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check

[chek] / tʃɛk /


NOUN
symbol for ticking off
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NOUN
pattern of squares
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This is not the world’s biggest problem, but it has created a lot more friction when I’ve tried to use my top sports apps to, well, check sports scores.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

He initially walked by but returned to check it out on a two-hour layover.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The new game also features streaks, so make sure to check in each day and make your predictions.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The stock was down 2% from Monday’s close, at last check.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

After I finish the last problem and check all my work, I’m about to stand up to turn in my exam, but the legs of someone else’s chair scrape against the floor first.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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