scrutiny
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The Supreme Court has interpreted this to mean that government actors can’t make decisions that discriminate on the basis of race without meeting demanding constitutional standards known as strict scrutiny.
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
Bass has faced widespread scrutiny in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and left 12 people dead.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The company’s margin profile has been under scrutiny after gross margins compressed to 6.3% in February.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Sahil studied me for a long moment, until I was almost squirming under his scrutiny.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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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