scrutiny
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Objective performance and demonstrated track record are the only criteria that hold up under scrutiny.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Qatar got the most-watched tournament in history, despite years of scrutiny over the workers who built it.
From Slate • 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 decision follows a highly sensitive process that has left the court under intense scrutiny.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
But neither man thinks Booth’s unusual behavior deserves closer scrutiny.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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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