fact-check
verb
fact-checked; fact-checking; fact-checks
: to verify the factual accuracy of
fact-check the article before publication
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This episode was produced by Rachel Carlson, edited by Rebecca Ramirez and fact-checked by Tyler Jones.
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Emily Kwong, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Such communications also offer vital details when people die or are injured during interactions with police officers — allowing journalists to fact-check statements made by department leaders in their ensuing news releases.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Witnessing the rigor of the fact-checking process and getting a hint of the sort of people who would gravitate toward this demanding job is fun!
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
Training is provided for treatment coordinators, reception, and marketing staff on the effective use of AI tools, fact-checking and accuracy, maintaining the Southport Road Dental tone of voice, as well as patient confidentiality and data handling.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Emily Kwong, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Such communications also offer vital details when people die or are injured during interactions with police officers — allowing journalists to fact-check statements made by department leaders in their ensuing news releases.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Witnessing the rigor of the fact-checking process and getting a hint of the sort of people who would gravitate toward this demanding job is fun!
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
Training is provided for treatment coordinators, reception, and marketing staff on the effective use of AI tools, fact-checking and accuracy, maintaining the Southport Road Dental tone of voice, as well as patient confidentiality and data handling.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Fact-check.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fact-check. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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