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scrutinize

[skroot-n-ahyz] / ˈskrut nˌaɪz /


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With the timing of a Bank of Japan interest-rate hike in focus, investors will also scrutinize inflation data due Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

On the agenda: a fierce debate over whether to give the city’s inspector general greater access to scrutinize spending by the administration of Mayor Brandon Scott.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Lim, the former Walnut City Council member, said the situation will send a strong signal to political candidates and incumbents, particularly Chinese Americans, to more carefully scrutinize the source of campaign donations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Bonta previously announced that his office would closely scrutinize the mammoth transaction, which received final approval from Warner Bros.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

His lordship went on fingering his page for a moment, leaned forward to scrutinize an entry, then said: 'Stevens, I realize this is a somewhat irregular thing to ask you to do.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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