checking

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The strategy works because the money moves into a Roth IRA structure, not a checking account, but the control ultimately shifts to the beneficiary.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

People milled around Havana's city center, checking their phones after the tremor which according to Cuban authorities was felt "throughout the entire west of the country."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

After checking in, a poll worker will lead you or point you to an available digital ballot marking device.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"This was insane, it happened right in the middle of town," says Adrian, after checking his own family's flat in the building that was hit.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

His hand kept drifting toward his pocket, like he was checking to make sure something was still there, and he kept shifting uncomfortably in his seat.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny