checks (off)

present tense third-person singular of check (off)

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  • Some experts argue that paying more for surgeries and procedures versus primary care incentivizes performing more of those services — and also deters medical students from going into primary care in the first place.
    Caitlin Owens, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Research has found that nasturtiums emit a peppery fragrance that naturally deters cucumber beetles.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Checks (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checks%20%28off%29. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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