in check
Example Sentences
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After meeting Russian leader Vladimir Putin last week, Xi may want to ensure he also keeps North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in check, especially as Beijing increases its presence on the global stage.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Bank Indonesia lifted its base lending rate to 5.25 percent, it said, to help stabilise the devaluing rupiah and keep inflation in check.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The government is spending roughly 5 billion ringgit a month, equivalent to about $1.27 billion, to subsidize RON95, the nation’s most widely used petrol grade, helping to keep domestic inflation in check.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The past booms and busts within the memory market have kept Micron’s stock multiple in check despite soaring near-term earnings.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
He told Woolf to gun to the lead but to keep him in check on the backstretch.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
