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check

[chek] / tʃɛk /


NOUN
symbol for ticking off
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NOUN
pattern of squares
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And if you want to start next week off right, check out Your Morning Slate, a newsletter that goes great with coffee.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026

The CEO of Tri Pointe Homes, a home builder, has suggested that expectations around the legislation should be kept in check.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

If you learn one thing from “The Bear,” it’s to pay your check and get out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

At last check, Bitcoin was at just under $59,230.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

After introductions and a sound check, we are almost set up.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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