checking in
Example Sentences
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"It's the worst possible scenario. We can't sleep, we know he's safe, pray to God he's safe, but we keep checking in on him."
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
"I've been checking in on everybody making sure the fire wasn't near their homes, but it was near my daughter's," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Recruiters and other HR types say aggressive parental involvement signals a lack of independence and raises fears that mom and dad will be checking in regularly if their kid gets hired.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
I had no idea everyone else on our team was offering our manager updates once or twice a day — meanwhile, I was checking in with her once a week.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Thank you for checking in on my parents.”
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
