How to Use in check in a Sentence

in check

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  • Eating a low-carb breakfast can help keep your blood sugar in check.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026
  • The health of the quarter was also due in large part to the chain keeping costs in check.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 July 2026
  • The initial impulse is likely valid, but make sure your emotions are also in check.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Talk with your healthcare provider about gentle ways your morning routine can help keep your blood pressure in check.
    Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The Phillies could skip a start or two sometime this summer to keep Wood’s innings in check.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Keep your emotions in check and look at the financial reality.
    Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • If people want to keep conflagrations in check, nature needs people.
    M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders must keep their egos in check by actively requesting and listening to guidance from their team members.
    Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Deer populations rebounded, this time without natural predators such as wolves to keep them in check.
    Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Firefighters are focused on stopping the fire from moving toward more homes and scouting containment lines to keep the fire in check, Cook said.
    Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 July 2026
  • This helps keep base compensation in check while sending a clear message that the salesperson will be responsible for earning their keep.
    Kate Morgan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Millions of Americans take daily medication to keep their cholesterol in check.
    Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 24 July 2026
  • The coach also praised his players for keeping their emotions in check after the red card and other decisions by the officiating crew.
    Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Those are the kinds of things that allow Roberts to keep the egos in check, not just with the superstars but with the role players that need to understand their role and buy into it.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Merry suggests regular decluttering both to help maintain the attic and also to keep the home’s overall safety in check.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
  • Weight has always been one of the biggest challenges facing electric dirt bikes, and keeping mass in check is arguably just as important as increasing power.
    New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • How protein fits into your daily diet Protein supplies the amino acids your body uses to repair muscle, produce enzymes and keep hunger in check.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
  • Firefighters made progress keeping the fire in check, however, and officials were optimistic the city would be in the clear once the worst of the wind died down Sunday.
    ABC News, 25 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
  • Colombia held Ronaldo in check all night Saturday, surely disappointing his legion of fans.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 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
  • Improving mental health, boosting immunity, getting adequate sleep and keeping diet and weight in check can also help reduce risk.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
  • So, although the Fed didn’t raise its rates, higher bond yields may have helped do some of the Fed’s work for it, restricting some lending and keeping inflation somewhat in check.
    Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
  • The theory is that this combination may help keep histamine in check, basically replacing the effect of progesterone.
    Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 1 July 2026
  • The mix of lactic, malic and salicylic acids, sulfur, and niacinamide helps slough away dead skin cells, keep acne breakouts in check, and brighten up any dark spots or hyperpigmentation.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 July 2026
  • That’s because the Bank of Japan must keep yields in check to prevent the country’s massive debt burden from spiraling into a crisis, Brooks explained.
    Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Keeping Brazil in check is no easy feat, but Japan did manage a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands, another team loaded with attacking talent.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • Making the four tournament days tougher was never the primary objective, either, even if those connected with the club are naturally hoping the conditions keep scores in check.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Zegras’ extension, which includes only limited trade protection in the final two years, was a tidy bit of work by Briere, who has done an admirable job keeping salaries for emerging players in check.
    Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • These gaps can have a significant effect, as good metabolic health — such as keeping blood pressure and cholesterol levels in check and maintaining a healthy weight — can help prevent chronic disease and promote longevity.
    Elise M. Brett, EverydayHealth.com, 29 July 2026

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