make the rounds

Example Sentences

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The other guard on duty had just gone to make the rounds of the museum’s galleries when the two men came to the door, identifying themselves as members of the Boston Police Department and saying they were there to investigate reports of a disturbance.

From New York Times

Jokes of offerings make the rounds each spring, though Eberle said he hasn’t seen that happen personally.

From Seattle Times

So the director flew to Los Angeles to make the rounds.

From Los Angeles Times

They didn’t know what it was when they picked it up, but they figured that scrap metal buyers who make the rounds where they live in northwestern Syria might pay about 30 cents for it.

From New York Times

Go, hit the hallways and make the rounds and talk to people in person.”

From Seattle Times