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check

[chek] / tʃɛk /


NOUN
symbol for ticking off
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NOUN
pattern of squares
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He mostly stays at home with an ankle monitor, where his wife and three adult children frequently check on him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

I use travel points to book a hotel room in or near my hometown—I favor those that let me check in early.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Deni Friawan, a researcher at the Jakarta-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies, said the government should cut spending to show investors it is committed to keeping the fiscal deficit in check.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

This week, as every week, we check in on the latest primary results, as well as complete our regularly scheduled check-in of California’s primary results.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026

I check my phone to see if Zara’s texted.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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