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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 BBC understands that Parry's DBS check was clear because the online "Update" service used by many employers, only searches for non-conviction information, including arrests, every nine months.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

About the only familiarity Thursday was the scoring, kept in check by a strong wind that finally shooed away the fog and gave Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and the rest all they could handle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

This has lent crucial support to the booming stock market, helping keep valuation ratios in check.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Top athletes have long monitored indicators in their blood to check on their performance.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Still, I get to make a satisfying check mark next to the first entry on my training plan.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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