checks out

Example Sentences

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If everything checks out, Orion will make its “trans-lunar injection,” leaving Earth’s orbit and starting on their four-day journey to the moon.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Batson is himself wearing a nice watch, which he checks out in a mirror as he prepares for a photo shoot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

The administration official said original projected pay dates were later, but the dates changed after the White House pushed to get checks out as soon as possible.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025

“Grass,” Victoria sighs brainlessly, and she checks out from reality again, unaware that vapid admission has cast her in the grim two-hander playing in her frantic husband's head.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2025

Rhiannon breaks hers neatly in half, checks out the slip of paper, and frowns.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan