scrutiny
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Much of the chatter never moves past a relatively small, dishy circle of political gossips because the supposed misdeeds, while titillating, can’t stand up to rigorous scrutiny.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Barrister Slade Howell said intense media scrutiny of the allegations may ultimately lead a judge to deem that a fair trial is "simply not possible".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
But over and over those accusations fell apart under scrutiny.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
The Nationals know they have drawn scrutiny for how they have reshaped their team.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
They were, as usual, in Mrs. McCullough’s home, to avoid scrutiny.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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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