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scrutinize

[skroot-n-ahyz] / ˈskrut nˌaɪz /


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She “was shocked, heartbroken, and felt utterly betrayed,” and was motivated to reexamine and scrutinize archival “Avatar” materials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Securities and Exchange Commission to closely scrutinize SpaceX’s IPO filings.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Analysts are expected to scrutinize this plan on Tesla's conference call, particularly given the middling outlook for EVs after increased car sales boosted earnings a few years ago.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Publishing them means that other people can read and scrutinize them, and mock the justices when they write illogical, unsupported or embarrassing opinions.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

He needed no lamp to scrutinize the thing before him.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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