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check

[chek] / tʃɛk /


NOUN
symbol for ticking off
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NOUN
pattern of squares
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It might also serve as something of a reality check.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Munro starts each workday with a priority check, noting the three most important things she must accomplish for work by 10 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Fans who have already registered can log into their existing LA28 ticket account, check the “Visa presale box” and save changes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Gates told staff at his foundation in February that he was aware of some "18-month thing" that had limited Epstein's travel, but that he didn't properly check his background.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

That sounded like fun, and any other time, he’d check it out.

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




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