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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This is a developing story, please check back for updates. Victoria Le, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 Be sure to check back for updates. Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 June 2026 This is a developing story, so check back for updates. Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026 This is a developing story; check back for updates. Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 7 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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