scrutiny
Example Sentences
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The authority overseeing the project is under its own scrutiny.
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026
The deal has faced scrutiny over whether slow submarine production rates in the United States and Britain will leave Australia without the submarines it needs by 2040.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
The scrutiny of England's off-field activities during the winter was compounded by some dreadful performances on the field in a 4-1 Ashes series defeat.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Given the merger’s potential impact in Hollywood, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said early on that he planned to subject the transaction to scrutiny.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
The scrutiny of Barack would be extra intense, the lens always magnified.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing scrutiny
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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The Westing Game
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