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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Everyone should stay weather aware and keep checking back to forecasts as another line of severe storms with possible damaging winds crosses the area later Thursday.
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Steven Sosna, CBS News, 14 June 2026
This is a developing story, so check back for updates.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2026
More deals will be added constantly, so check back in later.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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Steven Sosna, CBS News, 14 June 2026
This is a developing story, so check back for updates.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2026
More deals will be added constantly, so check back in later.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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“Check back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/check%20back. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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