Example Sentences
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Don’t let your gut feelings prevent you from doing a background check—and a check into the financial logic of the investment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
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
The witness says Charmain told her on 16 March she was going to check into a hotel with the prophet, who was by now also in the country, and confront him about everything.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
But we check into the Hotel La Perla, Hemingway’s favored lodging for his later visits.
From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2025
Ellsberg instructed Bagdikian to get confirmation from his bosses, and then to travel immediately to Boston and check into a particular motel under the name Mr. Medford.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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