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  • present participle of check.
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It’s exceptional, and worth checking out over the next couple months until Apple’s “Slow Horses” returns to scratch that sad-spy itch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

"We're really good about lifting each other up and checking in on our friends," says McElaney.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

The officials told him they were only checking if people were inside.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

At that point Sally the maid returns to the room, noisily clearing my barely touched plate and making a show of checking our teacups to see if they need refills.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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