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When I taste it, I can see what Dave means, although, I think to make it a fair comparison, I should probably fly to Trinidad just to check he's being accurate.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Finally, after two years in limbo and a tax write-down check successfully cleared, Warner Bros. offloaded the film to Ketchup Entertainment at a discount in early 2025.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
Weaver looked increasingly comfortable, with more time to operate than he should’ve had against a defense that’s going to be needed to keep top teams like Oregon, Washington, Ohio State and Indiana in check.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
But keep your bullishness in check: History suggests that the S&P 500’s EPS growth rate over the next 12 months will be markedly lower than what the market has enjoyed in recent quarters.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
The story appeared as far away as Little Rock and New Orleans, even though the original reporter didn’t bother to check his facts.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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Murillo, who is expected to surrender to federal authorities in Los Angeles on Monday, is charged with an additional count of delivering stolen Treasury checks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Nvidia is writing large checks to its suppliers even as it amps up financial backstops for less-creditworthy customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Screening clinic nurse Corrinne Purdy said reviews for women with the condition would come with a range of checks, taking a more holistic approach.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The territories have a special arrangement within the free-travel Schengen zone, meaning people cannot travel onwards to mainland Spain without border checks.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
And, anyhow, Jonah had had some vague notion that disability checks came from the government, not private businesses.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Eli is making a party mix that contains pretzels and chex.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
For each cup of pretzels, he uses three cups of chex.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
How many cups of pretzels and how many cups of chex does he need to make 12 cups of party mix?
From Textbooks ● Apr. 22, 2020
Some American Express Platinum cardholders had found ways to apply a $200 airline credit intended only for incidentals like checked bags, Wi-Fi and in-flight meals to flights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
If “yes” is checked, the contract states that a list of subcontractors — including their names, contact information, license numbers and classifications — must be provided to the homeowner upon request.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
“Olivia’s involvement is such a gift, because she is reaching and educating young people who may feel checked out or hopeless on these issues,” Northup said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
"I checked, was told it was all correct and now have to repay it," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
“I checked, and my cousins told me the same thing.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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Eventually, checking the answer can itself become infeasible unless researchers make strong assumptions about how the quantum computer behaves internally.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Haldia described checking where his parents were located.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
Jeers to airlines who browbeat passengers into checking their carry-on bags at the gate, with agents threatening a possible delayed departure if enough travelers don’t give up their bags.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Employers want engineers who can use AI to move faster while also checking what it produces, Annavaram said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
I was checking the graze on my elbow when a fluffy nose appeared and nuzzled against my leg.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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