cheque
Example Sentences
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“Do the commercials, bank the cheque, and think of the bigger picture,” his agent tells George when he complains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
"Kenyans were rightly concerned about whether this agreement was basically a blank cheque to American companies... to freely experiment or engage in Kenya without the normal public health guardrails," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
However, he cautioned against reducing reparations for slavery to financial compensation alone, saying they should not be seen as a "cheque written to bring the story to a close".
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
"National security is not a blank cheque to proceed with otherwise unlawful activity," he wrote.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
Federick had wanted to pay for the timber with something called a cheque, which, it seemed, was a piece of paper with a promise to pay written upon it.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
