scrutinizing

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The job: The city controller serves as L.A.’s chief auditor and watchdog of the public purse, including scrutinizing how money is spent and whether City Hall is performing efficiently.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Investors are scrutinizing franchisee profitability, same-store sales, and closure rates.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Abel is known to be more hands-on as Berkshire’s CEO than his predecessor, and is scrutinizing Berkshire’s businesses and stock portfolio with a fresh and more-critical eye.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Some investigators are also scrutinizing how harmful language, conspiracy theories and propaganda evolve over time.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

“Of course we are,” the male lion said, scrutinizing the dragon with interested eyes.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin