checking

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You can see how much your estimated Social Security benefit would be at different claiming ages by logging into your account with the Social Security Administration or checking your statements.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

“She was constantly checking up on me, sending me texts, encouraging me,” Watkins said of Bueckers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

If he posted anything on social media, he would be awake in the middle of the night checking for likes and comments.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Social media companies bear the sole responsibility for checking that Australia-based users are 16 or older, and must prove they have taken "reasonable steps" to weed out young teenagers.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

His hand kept drifting toward his pocket, like he was checking to make sure something was still there, and he kept shifting uncomfortably in his seat.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny