dropping in (on)

present participle of drop in (on)
as in visiting
to make a social call upon as long as we're in town, we should drop in on my aunt

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  • These resorts make relaxation as easy as possible, without losing sight of what makes each locale worth visiting and offering plenty of opportunities for those looking to experience what makes the destination special.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Angel David Flores Trevino, who was visiting from Mexico, was riding in a vehicle with his mother, aunt and cousin on June 18, 2022, when Prince David Matt pulled alongside their vehicle and opened fire, according to prosecutors.
    City News Service, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • Toyota, Honda and Nissan benefited in their most recent quarterly reports from a historically weak currency, with the first two upgrading their full-year forecasts and the latter seeing its first profit in about two years.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Regardless, seeing it in practice helped show what the Bills may do at the macro and micro levels once the regular season begins.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
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“Dropping in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dropping%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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