check
verb (used with object)
to stop or arrest the motion of suddenly or forcibly.
are checking
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present progressiveof check.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Long Beach officials said they continue to work to fortify the sand berms and seawall that remain, and are checking drains to ensure any flooding can quickly recede.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
“We are checking that. They sent us a draft. We didn’t agree to it. It’s not our draft. We sent our comments.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
These newly wealthy-on-paper buyers are checking out bungalows and high-rise apartments with asking prices around $1.2 million to $1.5 million.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 13, 2026
He paused and thought for a moment before adding, “And I wonder if his editors are checking in on him now that it’s over.”
From Slate ● May 5, 2026
We catch up with Jacqui and Garrett, who have already gone upstairs and are checking out our game room.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
