Example Sentences

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A few years ago you might have double-checked that stat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

But in a Facebook post on Monday, Ms Marin said she should have double-checked the guidance and used better judgement.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2021

Certainly, she, or an aide, should have double-checked about what was permitted.

From Washington Post • Sep. 4, 2020

We were mopey and pickle-less for the rest of the year, and have double-checked brine measurements ever since.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2016

They have said publicly they have double-checked their exam, and this is all because the students aren’t as good.

From Washington Times • Sep. 20, 2015