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In the end it emerges, however confusingly, that Varsha’s abilities are crucial to the work of environmental activists; supernatural forces may be the last check on mankind’s destruction of the earth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

More people came, he said, and he returned to check on his brother, finding that he had left the BMW and was sitting in his Audi passenger seat.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In a court declaration, Marco Vazquez acknowledged that he refused to let the officers, who were there to check on his son, into his home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Fares could also increase over time because "a meaningful check on the system is now gone," Akubuiro said.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

“He says if he doesn’t hear from you within thirty minutes, he’s coming here to check on you himself.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam