check off

Example Sentences

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“The defense argues that, if there was ever a case with a whole series of boxes you’d check off for selective or vindictive prosecution, this would be it,” said Paul Grimm, a retired federal judge.

From The Wall Street Journal

In many ways, this movie checks off all the boxes for a seasonal, feel-good flick.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, we’re made to sort through scenes from his childhood and young adulthood, checking off the list of standard stops on the “What makes him tick?”

From Salon

He handed his ticket envelope to the agent, who took it and checked off his name on a boarding list, then handed back the envelope and his boarding pass.

From Los Angeles Times

However, it can be impossible to check off all boxes.

From Los Angeles Times