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

"Nobody's cut me a cheque to say anything," Ms Coons says.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

"I'm just here to fight. I'll get the job done, collect my cheque and that's it."

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

Federick had wanted to pay for the timber with something called a cheque, which, it seemed, was a piece of paper with a promise to pay written upon it.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell