double-check
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It means bad AI output compounded by lazy humans who can’t be troubled to double-check.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
"If something doesn't feel right, trust your instincts and take a moment to double-check before making a payment," they said.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Brockman asked Dario to double-check a fact on one of his slides for an important meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
He thinks we should have them done somewhere else to double-check.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
I double-check Ma’s list: extra flour, extra jerky, dried apples, rice, crackers… extra coffee, cornmeal, bacon, and beans… extra kerosene, extra lard, sugar, salt, and vinegar.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
![]()