"drop-by" meaning in English

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          "text": "Coordinate term: drop-in"
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          "ref": "2008, James A. Baker, Steve Fiffer, \"Work Hard, Study . . . and Keep Out of Politics!\", page 103",
          "text": "About all George had scheduled during these long hours were a few delegation drop-bys, a duty he shared with other party luminaries, to motivate the troops for the fall campaign.",
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        {
          "ref": "2011, William Muir, Freedom in America",
          "text": "[…] might be off to talk at a West Point graduation, return to Washington to speak to an assemblage of liberal city mayors, and conclude by making a few remarks to members of a political action committee that has been scheduled as a \"drop-by.\"",
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          "ref": "2013, Alan Rosenthal, The Best Job in Politics",
          "text": "Bush managed well, what with Wednesday morning breakfasts and occasional drop-bys at their offices. These private meetings were where differences were aired and settlements started to be fashioned.",
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        "A brief visit, especially (politics) for the purpose of attracting voters or motivating one's staff."
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