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scrutiny

[skroot-n-ee] / ˈskrut n i /


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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

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

The scrutiny of Barack would be extra intense, the lens always magnified.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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