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scrutinize

[skroot-n-ahyz] / ˈskrut nˌaɪz /


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Will this be the most scrutinized event of these Games?

From The Wall Street Journal

There’s no crucible more scrutinized in the sport than the Olympic Games.

From Los Angeles Times

Olka gestured to my grandmother, who held her paintbrush between her teeth as she scrutinized the canvas.

From Literature

The CEO job requires not only running a sprawling empire but also serving as its high-profile, and highly scrutinized, public ambassador.

From The Wall Street Journal

They make introductions to defense companies, scrutinize business deals with foreign partners to make sure they won’t raise flags with the Pentagon, and give advice about whom to meet on Capitol Hill.

From The Wall Street Journal