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check

[chek] / tʃɛk /


NOUN
symbol for ticking off
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NOUN
pattern of squares
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The Chinese authorities know where many of these women live and check on them regularly.

From BBC

That extension hasn’t done much to keep oil prices in check.

From Barron's

That extension hasn’t done much to keep oil prices in check.

From Barron's

For more advice around screen time check out the Best Start in Life website here.

From BBC

Out in Tehran, "you'll likely pass through multiple checkpoints in a single day... Cars are searched, phones are checked," including photos, hidden files, apps even personal notes, said 38-year-old artist Kaveh.

From Barron's