in check

Example Sentences

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The “unique” business model could be an advantage over the long run, but it’s keeping the company in check presently.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Egypt - which relies heavily on imported oil - has introduced a raft of temporary measures aimed at bringing fuel consumption down and keeping public finances in check.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

And even when I’ve been lucky enough to experience a respite from my illness, I’ve typically had to be on maintenance therapy to keep it in check.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

But that would almost work against how gently stitched the intertwined strands are in this talented German director’s latest, no less meaningful for keeping some its feelings in check for as long as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

But the broader problem, which we shall look at now, is the fact that our chemical attack is weakening the defenses inherent in the environment itself, defenses designed to keep the various species in check.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson