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Example Sentences

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The school checked his eyes and said he might have vision problems, but his mother, Gittens, waited.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Standard fares will include perks such as seat selection, additional checked bags and the ability to make changes, while flexible tickets will be fully refundable and include all standard benefits, United said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

After spending roughly a day in a stretched‑out "high Earth orbit", Orion's engines, navigation and life-support systems were checked, while the capsule looped our planet.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

"Last time I checked, humans usually don't have 6 fingers... AI does," said one post on X, garnering nearly five million views.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

He felt prickles of excitement all over, and checked himself to make sure he wasn’t changing.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste