They checked their own math papers to make sure they were right. From LearnThat.org.
Adjective : a checked shirt. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used with object) : He checked the horse at the edge of the cliff. ,They built a high wall to check the tides. ,The new measures checked the rapidity with which the epidemic was spreading. ,She checked the copy against the original. ,We checked the files, but the letter was missing. ,Check a used car thoroughly before buying it. ,Please check the correct answer. They checked off the names of people they wanted to invite. ,Check your umbrellas at the door. ,We accept responsibility for any article we check here. ,We checked two trunks through to Portland. ,Check this trunk to Portland. ,to check fabric. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used without object) : The reprint checks with the original, item for item. ,He checked to make sure his answer was correct. Check into the matter. ,The horse checked before he jumped. ,Painted surfaces may check with age. From Dictionary.com.
Noun : This handmade sample is a check that the machine-made samples have to match. ,We made a quick check but found nothing missing. ,The increase of duty was an effective check on imports. He was a check on her enthusiasm. ,Taxation caused a check in the accumulation of vast fortunes. ,They ran a check on the dependability of the automobile. ,The king was in check. ,There were several checks in the paint. From Dictionary.com.
Adjective : a check system. ,a check border. From Dictionary.com.
Voting to allow firearms to be in checked baggage on Amtrak. From Wordnik.com. [No 'Buck Fever' this Season--Sportsmen Line Up for Bennet] Reference
The phrase checked his mirth, and he went on more seriously. From Wordnik.com. [In the Valley] Reference
The labels checked into the hotel with their famous clothes. From Wordnik.com. [Alex Geana: Delving Into Fashion Week] Reference
In fact, every single site that I checked is wrongly listed. From Wordnik.com. [2005 August archive at cvillenews.com] Reference
Guns in checked baggage like airlines or in carry-on baggage?. From Wordnik.com. [Senate votes to allow guns on Amtrak] Reference
Something in their expression checked the words she was about to utter. From Wordnik.com. [The Spanish Chest] Reference
We were told that the ammo in checked luggage had to be the original box. From Wordnik.com. [Flying with Guns] Reference
Norman made an impatient movement, but Martin checked him with a swift look. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 40] Reference
Something in his expression checked her first impulse to resent the question. From Wordnik.com. [The Swindler and Other Stories] Reference
For traveling with wine in checked baggage we found a product called Wineskin. From Wordnik.com. [Astor Wines says no to Styro, yes to plastic sleeves | Dr Vino's wine blog] Reference
On Aug. 1, Nevin checked the morning paper and found no news of a Padres deal. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - No stranger to adversity] Reference
Little and Steadman checked the code word and found that "oaktree" was correct. From Wordnik.com. [Forgetfulness] Reference
Their eyes met, but his expression checked the smile breaking through her tears. From Wordnik.com. [The Glimpses of the Moon] Reference
Sometimes they were only scraps pencilled on the thin checked leaves of a notebook. From Wordnik.com. [Aleta Dey] Reference
Yeah, born in Hawaii (which the last time I checked is part of this United States). From Wordnik.com. [Obama reminds voters of McCain's '100 years' comment] Reference
The answer checked is based on the premise that the US gets things more right then wrong. From Wordnik.com. [Saudi Arabia’s Rise?] Reference
The last I checked is that you have to leave a media job in order to announce your candidacy. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Far-Right Radio Host Savages Palin: It’s ‘Suicide’ For Republicans To Choose Palin As Our 2012 Nominee] Reference
They are still allowing the normal "Stuff" in checked luggage ...... it was on TV this morning. From Wordnik.com. [US State departmentTravel alert] Reference
I again checked the order the next only to find out that India had only ordered one memory chip!. From Wordnik.com. [Dell hell: by the numbers « BuzzMachine] Reference
'Would it help to prevent this if a member of my staff checked the Norwegian words for you?' he asked. From Wordnik.com. [between silk and cyanide]
Vance uh.oops. haha. obviously its Friday and my brain checked out 2 days ago already ... haha but sure. From Wordnik.com. [TV Addict Readers 1, TV Addict 0 | the TV addict] Reference
Ballots have been counted for Franken out of car trunks, cards without his name checked and out of thin air. From Wordnik.com. [Latest Articles] Reference
SAVAGE-WIENER: The last I checked is that you have to leave a media job in order to announce your candidacy. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Far-Right Radio Host Savages Palin: It’s ‘Suicide’ For Republicans To Choose Palin As Our 2012 Nominee] Reference
Under the new DOT rule, lithium batteries are allowed in checked baggage under one of the following conditions. From Wordnik.com. [Lithium Battery Ban? Check Again - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
I will breathe a measured sigh of relief if, in November, I can have my name checked off, and my ballot counted. From Wordnik.com. [Congress Denied Access to Continuity of Government Planning] Reference
I'm beginning to think I should have my brain checked for early onset weirdness (yeah, I know TOO LATE,) but here's the thing. From Wordnik.com. [Day in the Life of an Idiot] Reference
In a process that takes about 10 minutes, voters go to an AEC office, get their name checked off and are escorted to a private area. From Wordnik.com. [Latest News - Yahoo!7 News] Reference
After Roger Chamberlain checked out last week, the cleaning crew discovered mattresses and bedding were slathered with the slippery stuff. From Wordnik.com. [Smear Tactic] Reference
Nowadays, it seems like every other indie band being name checked by. From Wordnik.com. [independent.com stories] Reference
English lieutenant, the Countess 'expression checked further curiosity. From Wordnik.com. [The Red Cross Girls with the Russian Army] Reference
The sudden and great change in Miss Nunn's expression checked the speaker. From Wordnik.com. [The Odd Women] Reference
The improbability of the idea checked the momentary transport it had inspired. From Wordnik.com. [Drelincourt and Rodalvi; or, Memoirs of Two Nobel Families] Reference
Each time your prize is featured it will be shown visually and also name checked verbally. From Wordnik.com. [The game retail industry according to MCV] Reference
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