double-check
Example Sentences
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The first time he put the camera behind a row of fans, I had to look over the edge of my 3D glasses to double-check that those waving arms weren’t really in my theater.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
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
He thinks we should have them done somewhere else to double-check.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
Once I’ve turned off all the lights and have locked the back door, I tiptoe down the upstairs hallway and double-check that she is asleep.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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