Chequers

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/ ˈtʃɛkəz /

noun

1. an estate and country house in S England, in central Buckinghamshire: the official country residence of the British prime minister

chequers

²

/ ˈtʃɛkəz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) another name for draughts

Example Sentences

The move prompted a question to Starmer at the Chequers news conference from a right-ring reporter on whether he would consider taking similar action against leftist British groups.

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No matter how many jets are laid on for you in the skies above Chequers.

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Inside Chequers, I asked Wiles, the president's chief-of-staff, how much difference the visit will make to Britain's ability to influence US policy on trade, tariffs and international affairs.

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The press conference at the PM's country residence Chequers, lasting just under an hour, saw the leaders field questions on topics ranging from world affairs to domestic politics.

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The tech prosperity deal signed at Chequers will see US firms invest in the UK and boost co-operation on AI, quantum and other emerging technologies.

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