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check

[chek] / tʃɛk /


NOUN
symbol for ticking off
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NOUN
pattern of squares
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I hope voters check out at least one episode to see Patricia Arquette’s commanding performance as Maggie Murdaugh, Alex’s long-suffering, demanding wife.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"I gave him a reality check of what married life would be like."

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“All else being equal, I’d probably rather cut the government a check than a hedge fund in Connecticut,” Paulus said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

By keeping the population of mid-level predators in check, they help protect resources lower down on the food chain — allowing vegetation, streamside habitat and other wildlife species to thrive.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

I check my phone to see if Zara’s texted.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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