checking

Example Sentences

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She said they were event planners checking out venues for the CEO of a Canadian finance company—and he was very particular about his wine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

On the chat, Talley claimed he was exercising “oversight” in repeatedly checking with officials at the jail and the U.S.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Plenty of people will have been frantically checking the app on Sunday to see if they'd beaten friends, family or colleagues and topped their mini leagues.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

When she’s not out reporting or taking photographs, you can find her at the movies, attending shows or checking out new restaurants with friends.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 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