scrutiny

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For decades, luxury scarcely required the kind of operational scrutiny de Meo is bringing to it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The US has tightened its scrutiny of Chinese students on American campuses in recent years, citing national security concerns.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Whether you are an A.I. optimist or pessimist, you’d ideally agree that few industries have ever screamed out more for intense scrutiny at a particular moment than generative A.I. does right now.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

“There is clearly more scrutiny on data center development,” he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Beneath his scrutiny, I am ashamed at how quickly the water turns black with muck—and then angry at myself for being ashamed.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir