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Talley told the group chat: “I’m going to try and use the levers of the legislative branch to check into his detention.”
From Slate • May 28, 2026
I request one every time I check into a hotel, with mixed success.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
An accident with a cup of coffee in February 2025 morning had him feeling like he should check into a psych facility.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
When you check into your journey, you may not be able to board without a valid ETA.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
And, really, maybe the best idea is to go check into a nice hotel under her maiden name for a week or so—at our expense, of course—would she mind terribly?
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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