checkpoint
noun
check·point
ˈchek-ˌpȯint 
: a point at which a check is performed
vehicles were inspected at various checkpoints
Examples of checkpoint in a Sentence
Our car was stopped at a police checkpoint before we were permitted to cross the border.
Recent Examples on the Web
The manager hand-delivered four orders because delivery drivers and bikers were unable to get through the security checkpoints.
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Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
Credentials aren't required to access that zone, but vehicles trying to get in the area must go through one of five vehicle checkpoints.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024
Boaters will notice an overall increase in officer patrols both on the water and at recreational boating checkpoints.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2024
Waiting times for security checkpoints are available at flydenver.com, where travelers can also reserve a time to go through security with DEN Reserve.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 28 June 2024
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Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
Credentials aren't required to access that zone, but vehicles trying to get in the area must go through one of five vehicle checkpoints.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024
Boaters will notice an overall increase in officer patrols both on the water and at recreational boating checkpoints.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2024
Waiting times for security checkpoints are available at flydenver.com, where travelers can also reserve a time to go through security with DEN Reserve.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 28 June 2024
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“Checkpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checkpoint. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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checkpoint
noun
check·point
ˈchek-ˌpȯint
: a point at which a check is carried out
vehicles were inspected at different checkpoints
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