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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Be sure to check back for our in-depth reviews of the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra to find out. Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026 Watch the announcements in the video above, and check back later today for analysis from NPR pop culture critic Linda Holmes. NPR, 8 July 2026 All will be revealed tomorrow, so check back to see the trailer and read Villeneuve’s comments about the film and all the spice revealed. Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 8 July 2026 Please keep checking back, with updates to be added to the top. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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