checking in
Example Sentences
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He heard the battalion commander checking in with the groups, asking how they were faring.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
He paused and thought for a moment before adding, “And I wonder if his editors are checking in on him now that it’s over.”
From Slate • May 5, 2026
Philippa reported the incident to the receptionist the following day, who told her he was the one who had entered her room that night and had been checking in another guest.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Pro tip: Stock up on water before checking in; Fuji bottles in the room cost $18 each.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026
His mother worked in the kitchen, checking in on him periodically, her lap stained with turmeric.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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