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scrutiny

[skroot-n-ee] / ˈskrut n i /


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Despite SpaceX becoming a public company, which will put its operations under more scrutiny, Musk will maintain almost total control of it.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Amazon said its global data-center operations withdrew about 2.5 billion gallons of water in 2025, as data center companies around the world face growing scrutiny over the environmental impact of artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Investors will keep their eyes peeled for the exact financial details, which have so far eluded scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The company’s margin profile has been under scrutiny after gross margins compressed to 6.3% in February.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Faces are a mercy; most identifications come after scrutiny of birthmarks, scraps of clothing, scars.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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