in check

phrase

: under restraint or control

trying to keep his emotions in check

Examples of in check in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The initial impulse is likely valid, but make sure your emotions are also in check. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

The exclusive Fenty launch in 2017 was such a success that for months afterward, Harvey Nichols had to place velvet ropes outside the entrance to keep the crowds in check. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

Armed with endless grit and razor-sharp wit, Esperanza is the backbone of the agency and the steady force keeping both Myron and clients in check. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 July 2026

Morgan Kain, a teacher in Baltimore, said her family is among the ones keeping their travel bugs in check for financial reasons. — Mae Anderson, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Rhymes for in check

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