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checkers

British

/ ˈtʃɛkəz /

noun

(functioning as singular) a game for two players using a checkerboard and 12 checkers each. The object is to jump over and capture the opponent's pieces

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Colonists played chess, checkers, dominoes and backgammon, among other diversions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Sadly, Americans have grown tired of the proliferation of Stephen King novels, the silly Monster Menu at Burger King, and the game of checkers.

From Slate • Oct. 17, 2025

After the alleged clip of Kier Starmer appeared, fact checkers took a closer look at the X account behind it.

From Salon • May 20, 2025

When property owners submit applications, the software first will examine them for basic compliance with zoning and building codes, suggest corrections and provide a standardized report on the submission for human plan checkers to review.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

He was one of those fellows who was always sitting on the benches outside the general store in Bumblebee, playing checkers or sleeping.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper

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