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check

[chek] / tʃɛk /


NOUN
symbol for ticking off
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NOUN
pattern of squares
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Then it became just this thing during sound check or maybe in the middle of sets, we’d just start jamming these random progressions and stuff, and it kind of just evolved from there naturally.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Given a blank check, Fennell brings the world of Brontë’s novel to life — not with staggering realism, as so many other adaptations have, but with fervent fantasy.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Gates told staff at his foundation in February that he said 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

Some economists expected the central bank to retain such language in Wednesday’s decision, like in April, as a way to keep inflation expectations in check.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

By tonight or surely by the next morning, when I didn't check in at Koyuk, a search party would be sent out to look for us.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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