check on
verb
checked on; checking on; checks on
1
: to look at or examine (someone or something) to see if there are any problems
The nurse checked on the patients regularly.
2
: to look for information about (someone or something) : to find out the truth about (someone or something) by getting information
The police are checking on him.
I asked the waiter to check on my order.
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Furthermore, Arcuri’s supply chain checks on LTAs across the industry indicate that up to 30% of double data rate memory volumes could soon be locked in at pricing only slightly below current levels.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 31 May 2026
In bullet points, the note asked how many people were among them, checked on their health and needs, and reassured them that people outside were waiting for their safe return.
—CNN Money, 30 May 2026
The training staff came to check on Murakami, who was pulled from the game.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Following the incident, the Tarrant County Democratic Party sent advocates to check on the Democratic judge, the release said.
—Maven Navarro
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 31 May 2026
In bullet points, the note asked how many people were among them, checked on their health and needs, and reassured them that people outside were waiting for their safe return.
—CNN Money, 30 May 2026
The training staff came to check on Murakami, who was pulled from the game.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Following the incident, the Tarrant County Democratic Party sent advocates to check on the Democratic judge, the release said.
—Maven Navarro
may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
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“Check on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/check%20on. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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