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check

[chek] / tʃɛk /


NOUN
symbol for ticking off
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NOUN
pattern of squares
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Several factors are keeping U.S. prices in check: ample inventories, record production and capacity to export LNG that, for now, is nearly maxed out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

As part of the partnership, the city will waive collection of its Los Angeles Fire Department spot check fee, which currently costs $285.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Ross Snipp, zoo director, said the zoo was excited to be using specialist equipment to check so many animals in one day.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Around 40 percent of residents came back during the truce, but only to check on their homes before leaving again as they are "worried for the future", Fakhreddine estimated.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

“It must be around here somewhere. Maybe check the suitcases again?”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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