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Forecasters say beachgoers should be cautious, checking with lifeguards on whether it’s safe to swim and staying off rock jetties.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

Since the turtles have been in the centre's care they have undergone a range of tests, including x-rays and CT scans checking for pneumonia.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

But they can move from a lower-cost checking account to a higher-cost commercial bank account, perhaps belonging to a retailer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

If agents are always prowling for reservations, human spontaneity will lose, and fewer people who have the good fortune of checking for a competitive seating at the right moment will get it.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

Anastasia was at the counter, checking out Gone With the Wind for the fourteenth time.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry




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