cheque
Example Sentences
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The cheque was received by Donaghy, but was never cashed.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Donaghy has previously denied being involved in discussions about the FOI and said an email she sent referring to the cheque showed that she intended to cash it.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
“Do the commercials, bank the cheque, and think of the bigger picture,” his agent tells George when he complains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Chalmers insisted the funding was "not a blank cheque" and there were strict checks to ensure the grant was value for money.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Federick had wanted to pay for the timber with something called a cheque, which, it seemed, was a piece of paper with a promise to pay written upon it.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
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