scrutiny
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The mysterious role played by Walker, who kept close ties with both men, will come under scrutiny for the first time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But the companies are also under scrutiny over how they’re handling AI’s risks, such as child safety, harmful content and job displacement.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
After a forensic investigation and interviews with six clerks, the 11th Circuit Judicial Council issued a toothless private reprimand: Judge Ross was initially shielded from accountability, her identity shielded from public scrutiny.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
The gaming industry is facing growing scrutiny as platforms expand into social media-like features, with ESA member Roblox especially under pressure over child safety issues with regulators and in courts.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
And when it came to the mounting scrutiny of me, I was tired of being defenseless, tired of being seen as someone altogether different from the person I was.
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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