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check

[chek] / tʃɛk /


NOUN
symbol for ticking off
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NOUN
pattern of squares
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Example Sentences

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As he was being questioned, a customs official checked department records and found that Martinez was stopped on Sept. 10.

From Los Angeles Times

For investors, it’s worth checking whether there might be some value in the wrecks and being wary of those sailing close to the wind.

From Barron's

The enhanced deduction means potentially less to pay this tax season for some older Americans, especially those with higher incomes from taxable retirement-account distributions and Social Security checks.

From MarketWatch

The shutters of the Senate building were being thrown open, and a host of men and women in overalls moved to attend to it, checking for damage from the journey.

From Literature

He quickly checks the blackout curtains that Viola, our housekeeper, installed.

From Literature