check back

phrasal 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.

Examples of check back in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This is a developing story, check back for updates. USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024 Vote below, and check back on Friday to see which one Vogue readers crowned the best. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024 This is a breaking news story, check back on jsonline.com for updates. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024 Snow amounts are subject to considerable change with the forecast still 3 to 5 days out, so keep checking back over the next few days for the latest thinking. Allison Chinchar, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024 Keep checking back over the next couple of weeks to see if this sticks. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024 Job postings are updated frequently, so check back often for additional opportunities. Jen Guadarrama, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2024 Below, the most likely names to jump in the race — check back for updates as the candidate pool gets clearer. Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 Vote below for your favorite looks, and check back to see which celeb was crowned best-dressed of the night. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024

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“Check back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/check%20back. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.

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