check on

Example Sentences

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More people came, he said, and he returned to check on his brother, finding that he had left the BMW and was sitting in his Audi passenger seat.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In a court declaration, Marco Vazquez acknowledged that he refused to let the officers, who were there to check on his son, into his home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The first thing to check on any vehicle you’re eyeballing is its unaddressed recalls, especially if they’re related to the vehicle’s battery or electronics.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Fares could also increase over time because "a meaningful check on the system is now gone," Akubuiro said.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

If he runs off and hides somewhere I can’t check on him all the time, I’ll be just like Jasmine and everyone else: scared out of my mind that I’ll never see him again.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender