Example Sentences

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With the holiday season right around the corner, everyone is double-checking their lists and figuring out the best places to fulfill those orders.

From The Verge • Nov. 2, 2021

Mulholland says the company is double-checking the parachute rigging on the capsule due to rocket into orbit next month.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2019

Google Assistant: “This time of year, Santa’s usually double-checking his list, and Mrs. Claus is double-checking the delivery route.”

From Slate • Dec. 24, 2018

“That is double-checking, and in this case it was not done.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 13, 2014

Ashima looks at Ashoke, who is double-checking to make sure their passports and green cards are in order.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri