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

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

Concerned Veterans for America, a nonprofit advocacy group, suggests Mr. Obama pay a call on a troubled Veteran’s Affairs hospital when he is out west.

From Washington Times • Jan. 6, 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