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330 example sentences for CHECK, such as:
1. I've lost the check for my bag.
2. Hold on, I'll check in my diary.
3. Let me check your blood pressure.
4. I check my mailbox every other day.
5. He was tricked out of his pay check.
2. Hold on, I'll check in my diary.
3. Let me check your blood pressure.
4. I check my mailbox every other day.
5. He was tricked out of his pay check.
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Meanings and Examples of CHECK
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check
v. mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
v. make an examination or investigation
Classic Sentence: (191 in 13 pages)
1 So great was his emotion, that I felt sincerely sorry for him, while the two detectives smiled derisively, by no means displeased at this check which he had met.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER VII. LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
Context Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER VII. LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
2 A fat red-faced man in check breeches and gaiters, who looked like a publican, was stroking her nose and feeding her with sugar.
3 I gave in the check myself, and said I had every reason to believe it was a forgery.
4 She walked out directly, as her uncle recommended, and followed his advice throughout, as far as she could; did check her tears; did earnestly try to compose her spirits and strengthen her mind.
5 'Master of the workhouse,' rejoined Mr. Bumble, slowly and impressively, to check any undue familiarity the stranger might otherwise assume.
6 'Young Bates,' said Kags, looking angrily round, to check the fear he felt himself.
7 Clym ran to her side, and found he could only check the rope by twisting the loose part round the upright post, when it stopped with a jerk.
Return of the Native By Thomas Hardy
Context Highlight In BOOK 3: 3 The First Act in a Timeworn Drama
Context Highlight In BOOK 3: 3 The First Act in a Timeworn Drama
8 Do not dream of going, Watson, for I very much prefer having a witness, if only as a check to my own memory.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In X. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NOBLE BACHELOR
Context Highlight In X. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NOBLE BACHELOR
9 With a dazed face the banker made out the required check.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In XI. THE ADVENTURE OF THE BERYL CORONET
Context Highlight In XI. THE ADVENTURE OF THE BERYL CORONET
10 I could only check it by finding if she had, indeed, instituted divorce proceedings against her husband at or about the time of the tragedy.
The Hound of the Baskervilles By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In Chapter 11. The Man on the Tor
Context Highlight In Chapter 11. The Man on the Tor
11 The recital of these events must be very painful to you, and perhaps it will make it easier if I tell you what occurred, and you can check me if I make any material mistake.
12 I gave her a check, and I never thought any more of the matter.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In III. The Adventure of The Yellow Face
Context Highlight In III. The Adventure of The Yellow Face
13 He wore an open jacket, with a splotch of tar on the sleeve, a red-and-black check shirt, dungaree trousers, and heavy boots badly worn.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In V. The Adventure of The "Gloria Scott"
Context Highlight In V. The Adventure of The "Gloria Scott"
14 But, fortunately, Musgrave, who had begun to appreciate the meaning of my proceedings, and who was now as excited as myself, took out his manuscript to check my calculation.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context Highlight In VI. The Adventure of The Musgrave Ritual
Context Highlight In VI. The Adventure of The Musgrave Ritual
15 Your check book is locked in my drawer, and you have not asked for the key.
Example Sentence: (139 in 10 pages)
1 Jones's wise words are a timely reality check for many at the club who believe the great days are just around the corner.
2 I've lost the check for my bag.
3 First check that the accident victim doesn't have an obstructed airway.
4 Walt and I referred to a video cassette of the original footage to check continuity and lighting.
5 It's wise to check whether the flight times have changed before you leave for the airport.
6 If it were up to me, I'd say yes, but I'll have to check with TPTB.
7 Let me check your blood pressure.
8 Always check the mileage before you buy a secondhand car.
9 Unless a check is signed, it is invalid.
10 He was tricked out of his pay check.
11 Hold on, I'll check in my diary.
12 Before race,every horse must be examined to check if she was hopped.
13 I check my mailbox every other day.
14 Some seed varieties germinate fast, so check every day or so.
15 They had to check the strength of the seat attachments to the floor of the plane.