Example Sentences

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When it comes to your health, experts stress the importance of having a “human in the loop”—that is, checking with your doctor before taking advice from a machine.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

"I know that I should have blood samples taken, but no one is checking up on me," the leader, who is in her 40s, said.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

The UN, which runs COP climate meetings, said the fire brigade is checking the venue to assess safety and that the summit has been temporarily taken over by Brazilian authorities.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

“I’ve got a guy who's helping me on a boat, and he takes me down the river and is checking out Dow Chemical,” Wilson said.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2024

I act like I’m dusting, but what I really be doing is checking to see if that First Presbyterian Bible bookmark’s moved any deeper in the pages.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett