checkbook
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of checkbook
Example Sentences
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Open the checkbook and hire the best special teams coach available.
From Los Angeles Times
There is still plenty of time for Stearns to build a squad capable of reaching the playoffs, especially with Cohen’s checkbook at his disposal.
But I’m the one who balances our checkbook.
From MarketWatch
If, like my wife, you find that frustrating and unsatisfactory, the brand-name medical center offers you a pile of word jerky to chew on while you get your checkbook out.
“Talk about the power being with the people and the people making that clear with their checkbooks,” Harris said of Kimmel’s return.
From Los Angeles Times
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