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scrutiny

[skroot-n-ee] / ˈskrut n i /


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Netanyahu's relationship with Trump has also come under scrutiny.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The company’s margin profile has been under scrutiny after gross margins compressed to 6.3% in February.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

His relationship with Tuchel has frequently come under scrutiny, with the manager describing Bellingham's on-field behaviour during last June's defeat by Senegal as "repulsive" – a remark Tuchel later apologised for.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The result is a large number of provisional ballots are cast that require more scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Beneath his scrutiny, I am ashamed at how quickly the water turns black with muck—and then angry at myself for being ashamed.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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