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Meanings of checking the enemy in English

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Usage of checking the enemy in English
1
These guns were very destructive, and were the principal agent in checking the enemy.
Chancellorsville and Gettysburg / Campaigns of the Civil War - V...
2
The general employed the remaining daylight in checking the enemy: some regiments behaved extremely well but the disorder was complete.
Memoirs, Correspondence and Manuscripts of General Lafayette
3
His spirits at this time were excellent, but it was easy to see that he realized the immense importance of checking the enemy.
Mohun; Or, the Last Days of Lee and His Paladins. / Final Memoir...
4
He then hurried to the field, and sent the necessary supports forward, at once checking the enemy, and made disposition of his troops for battle.
The Army of the Cumberland
5
"Then I expect you will take proper means for checking the enemy."
My Lady of Doubt
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