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Example Sentences
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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
This is not the world’s biggest problem, but it has created a lot more friction when I’ve tried to use my top sports apps to, well, check sports scores.
From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026
He initially walked by but returned to check it out on a two-hour layover.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The difference is where the check gets sent.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
The smell washed over me a moment later, and I had to swallow hard to get my gag reflex in check.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing check
Greetings, World Traveler! — List 1
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Unit 4
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Lesson 7
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