checking

Example Sentences

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People milled around Havana's city center, checking their phones after the tremor which according to Cuban authorities was felt "throughout the entire west of the country."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

In between the players' multiple kit changes and checking back on the footage from their rain-abandoned golf day on Monday, BBC Scotland asked the big questions after making the trip Stateside.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Confirm this by checking the browser’s address bar, which typically displays a lock icon indicating that you’re accessing the website securely.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

After checking in, a poll worker will lead you or point you to an available digital ballot marking device.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Coal kept checking and double-checking his skin to make sure he didn’t suddenly become visible and expose himself.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste