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check

[chek] / tʃɛk /


NOUN
symbol for ticking off
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NOUN
pattern of squares
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She stayed in the game after a quick check on the bench.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

The news conference was delayed by around one hour because of "inclement weather", with the UFC asking attendees to "check weather conditions before travelling".

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

After a quick check on Harlow, Emma and I choose armchairs on opposite ends of the living room.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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