Example Sentences

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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

Competition authorities are checking whether customers are being treated fairly.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Simi Valley investigators are checking with other police departments including Los Angeles, Burbank and Glendale for any connections among their cases.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Shoppers who are checking out retailer websites and searching the internet for popular items should be aware of scammers looking to do some shopping of their own.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2024

Mami and Papi are checking out a used car they saw advertised in the paper.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina