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scrutinize

[skroot-n-ahyz] / ˈskrut nˌaɪz /


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Donabedian expects investors to scrutinize the CPI, especially in the wake of energy price spikes related to the Iran war.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Our legal system seems well prepared to scrutinize and punish their acts of self-preservation instead of examining the circumstances that made those acts necessary.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Brennan Gilmore, executive director of Clean Virginia, a political advocacy organization formed to counter Dominion Energy, urged state officials to scrutinize the deal.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

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

“Honestly, I’m not hungry,” I insisted, looking up to scrutinize his face.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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