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Chequers

1 British  
/ ˈtʃɛkəz /

noun

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

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chequers 2 British  
/ ˈtʃɛkəz /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) another name for draughts

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Ahead of a working dinner, the Japanese PM said that Sir Keir "looked well", adding she had been invited to his Chequers country estate later this year.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

“We’ll get by with a little help from our friends,” Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, wrote in a guest book at Chequers on Thursday, referencing the Beatles lyric while visiting her British counterpart.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

President Trump then headed to Chequers to meet Sir Keir Starmer, making the short journey from Windsor Castle by the Marine One helicopter.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

After spending time with the Princess of Wales, the first lady will join her husband at Chequers, from where they will both return to Air Force One for their departure back to the US.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

No," said Raven quietly, "I shouldn't say the War was won at Chequers Court.

From Old Crow by Brown, Alice

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