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double-checked

  • past participle
    of double-check.
    double check
    noun
    a simultaneous check by two pieces in which the moving of one piece to give check also results in discovering a check by another piece.
  • past tense form
    of double-check.
    double check
    noun
    a simultaneous check by two pieces in which the moving of one piece to give check also results in discovering a check by another piece.

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I wondered if McGregor would have quibbled with his Obi-Wan’s patchy blond beard, but when I went back and double-checked the film, it is that scraggly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

After hearing its predictions for the Sweet 16 round I double-checked the data.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026

They double-checked that both of their names were on all accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 28, 2026

In her letter to the DWP, she said she was concerned that Tamara Logan's benefits were cut in error despite being double-checked before a final decision was made.

From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026

Chess double-checked to make sure he had the phone in his own hand set to mute any noise he, Emma, or Finn might make.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix