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He now catches himself doing the same on food delivery sites, particularly when anxious, filling baskets without checking out.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Powering the nation’s massive AI build-out requires lots of walking, checking for burning smells and monitoring for bird damage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

If agents are always prowling for reservations, human spontaneity will lose, and fewer people who have the good fortune of checking for a competitive seating at the right moment will get it.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

My husband and I had been receiving our Social Security benefits by direct deposit until our checking account was hacked several times earlier this year.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

I break up the jerky into bits and toss them close to the opening of her cave while also checking for a glimpse of her paws.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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