in check
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Her government became Italy's longest-serving last month, also earning plaudits for keeping the country's public finances in check.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
He was discharged with a complex postsurgery medication regimen to keep his immune system in check and prevent infection, one that had to be followed perfectly.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
For his part, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been trying to keep long-dated yields in check, in part by increasing buybacks of 10-year to 30-year Treasurys through the early November quarterly refunding period.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
The Fed was still hopeful enough about inflation and worried enough about the labor market that it gradually lowered rates in 2025, keeping yields in check.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Yet, each time, the magic miraculously held the great beast in check.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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