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It also provides a useful check on discipline, ensuring that lessons from both successes and missteps are carried forward.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Investors will watch Tuesday’s February job openings data for a check on the health of the U.S. economy before the conflict started.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The scans estimate the date of delivery, check on the growth of the baby and look for health conditions that may affect the brain, heart and spinal cord, among other issues.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The couple then ran to their house to check on their children, according to the report.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

“Yes. That is my husband, George. Passed away four years ago. He pops in every once in a while to check on his garden. He’s waiting for me.”

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland