How to Use pay (someone) a visit in a Sentence
pay (someone) a visit
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Queen Mary went to pay a visit to see what all the fuss was about.
— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 -
Years passed, and Elijah decided to pay a visit to the men, to see how each had fared.
— Caren Schnur Neile, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2023 -
Fort Worth was the last chance to stop for supplies and rest, and maybe even to pay a visit to a saloon or brothel.
— Tamara Gane, Chron, 29 Apr. 2023 -
Jeff Bergus was recently Huntsville to pay a visit to the new restaurant.
— al, 5 Dec. 2022 -
And is the president making preparations to pay a visit to the area?
— CBS News, 27 June 2021 -
Camp, the actor, has heard of the team’s success and hopes to pay a visit to the school to offer his congratulations.
— David Sharp, Fortune, 11 May 2023 -
Afterward, pay a visit to the livestock out back on this working dairy farm.
— Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023 -
On The Move, while anyone seeking out live music should be sure to pay a visit on Friday night.
— Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2021 -
Along with seeing the show, Nyong’o also had the opportunity to pay a visit to the Galerie du 19M in Paris.
— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 July 2023 -
There will be crafts for children, light refreshments, and Santa will pay a visit.
— Post-Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 24 Nov. 2021 -
Millions of Hyundai owners are about to pay a visit to their local Hyundai dealership thanks to a bunch of TikTok videos.
— Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 14 Feb. 2023 -
Food and Drink Oenophiles should pay a visit to the wine cellar for a private tasting experience with cheese, fruit, and, of course, κρασί (Greek for wine).
— Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2024 -
On your way out of town, pay a visit to the Musk Ox Farm to learn firsthand about this unique and iconic Arctic creature from knowledgeable guides.
— Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 28 June 2021 -
Dracula and his friends put the boy through a monster-in-training boot camp just as Drac’s old-school father decides to pay a visit.
— Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021 -
The two hop into his vintage red Triumph to pay a visit to the Cliffs of Moher, where he’s supposed to snap some pre-wedding photos of her.
— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024 -
Stands, by the way, that will have fans in the seats on Sunday when another formidable foe, the Patriots (2-1), pay a visit.
— Barry Wilner, Star Tribune, 1 Oct. 2020 -
To immerse yourself in the borough’s diaspora, pay a visit to these cafés, restaurants, and bars.
— Nicole K. Grimes, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024 -
As my island adventures were nearing an end, the sun decided to pay a visit.
— Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2023 -
The image now brings thousands of Guadalupanos from across the United States to pay a visit after a pledge is made in exchange for an urgent request made in prayer.
— Laura Rodríguez Presa, chicagotribune.com, 3 Dec. 2020 -
Emotions run high when Alexander and Elena pay a visit as squabbles over money, love and sacrifice come to a head.
— Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024 -
Travelers can also pay a visit to Mother House to see where Mother Teresa is buried.
— Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024 -
Forty grew suspicious about the circumstances surrounding Beck's death and decided to pay a visit to Dr. Nicky in prison.
— Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 14 Oct. 2021 -
Though the exhibition was forced to close when the country’s second lockdown began, there’s still a chance to pay a visit, if and when restrictions are lifted.
— Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2020 -
Back when Axel Dumas was in charge of retail operations for Hermès in France, starting in 2005, one of his tasks was to pay a visit to all the company’s stores.
— Alexandra Marshall, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 -
Guests can visit the ice skating rink, movie theater, kids’ play area and shopping mall all without leaving the building, as well as pay a visit to the 81st-floor observation deck.
— Lilit Marcus, CNN, 19 Apr. 2023 -
As news of the tape spread, a biker gang would periodically pay a visit to Ingley’s studio, looking for the tape.
— Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 11 Feb. 2022 -
Wright, whose mother is in the Florida nursing home, counts herself among those eager to pay a visit, even if the state doesn't reopen facilities.
— Andrea Kane, CNN, 14 Aug. 2020 -
It was reported that several of Hamlin's teammates stayed back in Cincinnati after the incident to pay a visit to the safety in the hospital.
— Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2023 -
But during the Season 4 coast-to-coast premiere, Clarkson will pay a visit to Uvalde, Texas, to witness the community rebuilding after the school shootings.
— Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 -
Speculation has been building for weeks that Biden would pay a visit to Ukraine around Friday’s anniversary of the Russian invasion.
— Dallas News, 20 Feb. 2023
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