pay a call
Example Sentences
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Although large groups of visitors are discouraged, nursing homes won’t be allowed to limit the number of loved ones and friends who can pay a call on residents.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2021
Let’s hope they pay a call on him and give him some words of wisdom about leaving you alone.
From Slate • Sep. 16, 2015
Mr. Rubio is the first of the 10 declared GOP hopefuls to pay a call to the state.
From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2015
The prince will visit the National Archives to view a copy of the Magna Carta and of course they will pay a call on President Obama at the White House.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2015
“We shall have to pay a call on Dr. Westminster, the Swanburne veterinarian. However, I must be careful not to leave the children unsupervised near the chicken coop.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
