check back

verb

checked back; checking back; checks back
informal
: to return to a place, person, etc., in order to try something again or to get additional information
We are not hiring today, but check back next month.

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That said, check back soon for a full review of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and an update to this story with a clear winner. Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 16 Aug. 2026 Be sure to check back on this blog and on my YouTube channel for my review of the series premiere on Sunday evening! Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Abraham suggests dropping a food source—even a small snack like a potato chip—nearby and checking back in half an hour. Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026 For more on that series and many others, check back early next week. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for check back

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“Check back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/check%20back. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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