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check

[chek] / tʃɛk /


NOUN
symbol for ticking off
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NOUN
pattern of squares
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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

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

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

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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