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in check



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But not every airline can keep fares in check by absorbing the higher fuel costs.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The company quickly raised prices and kept marketing spending in check.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

As captain Bernardo Silva's number 20 went up on the fourth official's board on 59 minutes, Guardiola could not keep his emotion in check any longer.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The tone at the event was notably more in check compared to last year, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“Ay, Minerva, por Dios, keep that tongue in check tonight.”

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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