checked

Example Sentences

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She repeatedly checked the burners on her stove.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

All items in the table should be checked just before the earnings are announced, for that would be the time to buy the straddles or strangles if they do satisfy the “count” requirement.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The bomb squad checked the package which turned out to be a laser hair removal device and a box for hot chocolate, police said.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

It led to a huge number of women getting themselves checked, particularly in Australia - and was dubbed in the country as the "Kylie effect".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

He checked the workstations in the outer lab until he finally found a couple of memory sticks.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste