cheque

Example Sentences

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In court documents, Ottawa does not weigh in on the merits of Bill 21, but argues the clause cannot be used as a blank cheque.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

"Obtaining a residence permit in the European Union is not a blank cheque," Magnus Brunner, the Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, told the European Parliament as Spain's initiative was being discussed.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

At her home in Cumnock, Ayrshire, Ms Dunnachie shows the BBC a redundancy cheque for more than £13,000.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

He bid and won the house, giving a cheque of £90,000 for the deposit.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

Should the charge be less than this amount, you can return balance; if greater, we shall at once send cheque for difference on hearing from you.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker