How to Use check in a Sentence
- I'll just check the map to see where we are.
- The guards checked my passport.
- I'll check the newspaper to see when the movie starts.
- She checked her makeup in the mirror.
- He checked his watch and saw that it was almost noon.
- Make sure to check your spelling.
- If you're looking for a spoon, check the top drawer.
- I checked his office but he wasn't there.
- If you're looking for the umbrella, check in the closet.
- We should check the equipment to make sure that it's working properly.
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Those will all be in the show notes and be sure to check them out.
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Meredith Carey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Sep. 2021
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We were asked to check those items that were true to us.
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James E. Causey,
jsonline.com,
18 Dec. 2020
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Join in the app or on jackinthebox.com then just check daily for the deals.
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Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
17 May 2023
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Ask for the name of the contract provider and then check it out online.
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Los Angeles Times,
21 Sep. 2021
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Once the game starts, check back in for video highlights of all the top plays.
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The Courier-Journal,
24 Sep. 2022
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Place the cooler in the cabinet and check to see how the lid fits.
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Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Jan. 2023
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Jarvis fell to the ground and held his head as coaches rushed to check on him.
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Christopher Brito,
CBS News,
10 Aug. 2022
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There are a few ways to check your credit score for free.
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Elizabeth Rivelli,
Car and Driver,
18 Jan. 2023
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Trysten said his dad sent him to the shed to check things out.
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Betsy Shuller,
CBS News,
25 Sep. 2020
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When the timer goes off, check the eggs: the whites should be just set and opaque.
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Sarah Rense,
Esquire,
30 Oct. 2017
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Now check those stems and grab some tortilla chips at the store as well.
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Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
14 June 2023
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Her father called her son, who went to the house to check on her.
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Dallas News,
27 July 2021
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Plus, be sure to check back later for more things to shop!
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Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
25 May 2021
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Prices per night will vary, so make sure to check back with the website.
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Claire Rafford,
The Indianapolis Star,
14 Aug. 2021
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Check and triple check your body — up to three days later.
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NBC News,
23 Apr. 2021
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Those who check-out a spring book will receive a prize.
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courant.com,
19 Mar. 2021
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More scores will roll in as the night progresses so check back.
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Steve Gorches,
orlandosentinel.com,
13 Sep. 2021
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Potato lovers will want to check this out and ask a friend to help eat one or two.
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Los Angeles Times,
16 July 2022
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So, please do make sure to check your devices are up to date.
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Davey Winder,
Forbes,
9 Apr. 2022
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Be sure to stay weather aware and check back for updates.
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Dallas News,
17 May 2021
- Please give the schedule a check to see if the times are correct.
- The police ran a check on the license plate and found out that the car had been stolen.
- Do you want to pay in cash, by check, or by credit card?
- She ran a quick check of the computer to make sure it was working properly.
- He made out the check to me and signed it, and I deposited it in my account.
- I gave the ingredients list a quick check to see if the cereal contained any sugar.
- He was penalized for an illegal check.
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That’s a lot of sum of squares checks to do on the fly.
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Kevin Hartnett,
WIRED,
26 May 2018
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Progress cashed the check, but never wiped out the fees.
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Brian Eason,
ajc,
16 Feb. 2023
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The buyer told her to cash the check and send her the extra amount.
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Joan Rusek,
cleveland,
11 Oct. 2022
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Then the copy edits and the fact check and the legal review.
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Carson Vaughan,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2020
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Like for the bars to open, for the welfare check to arrive.
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Washington Post,
5 Oct. 2021
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To keep the beverage tab in check, skip the hard stuff.
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Brigitt Earley,
Good Housekeeping,
6 Dec. 2019
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Because the one thing that has not been cancelled is the check.
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Jelani Cobb,
The New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2021
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The check comes at the restaurant and it’s time for Alda to go.
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Ellen McCarthy,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2020
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To be on the safe side check with stores before heading out.
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Kelly Tyko,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Nov. 2021
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Keep your heart open, your mind clear, and your ego in check.
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Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Nov. 2021
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Make sure to include your tax bill stub with your check.
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Sam Boyer,
cleveland,
16 Jan. 2021
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The doll was a little worse for wear, with dirt smudges on its face and checks.
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Andrew Theen,
OregonLive.com,
24 May 2018
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Acidic, per the varietal, but the acid is held in check.
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Marc Bona,
cleveland,
12 Sep. 2021
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The post office did a check of their places and there’s nothing there.
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Lisa Phu,
Anchorage Daily News,
11 Dec. 2022
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The check did not include a memo line with a stated purpose.
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Amy B Wang and Azi Paybarah,
Anchorage Daily News,
9 Oct. 2022
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Of course, some people still go to a branch to cash a check or make a deposit.
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Kavita Kumar,
Star Tribune,
3 July 2021
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Guest check-in is on the ground floor near the hotel’s main entrance.
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Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2022
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Even if your company isn’t the one picking up the check.
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Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Sep. 2019
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And dealing with men — my mom was always around to keep that in check.
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Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
12 Nov. 2020
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Wes calls for a check first, and got every answer right.
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Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
30 June 2022
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What is Hunt doing to keep his pre-game nerves in check?
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Dallas News,
9 Feb. 2023
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Nearby, the door of a check cashing and payday loan store sat wide open.
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Rozina Ali,
Harper’s Magazine ,
7 Dec. 2021
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Give it a try, and see how much your next stimulus check may be worth.
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Rey Mashayekhi,
Fortune,
29 July 2020
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