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scrutinize

[skroot-n-ahyz] / ˈskrut nˌaɪz /


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Publishing them means that other people can read and scrutinize them, and mock the justices when they write illogical, unsupported or embarrassing opinions.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

When Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Platforms and Google-parent Alphabet report their quarterly results on the same afternoon next week, investors will scrutinize the capital expenditures line item.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The trade group has voiced its concerns to US and international regulators, urging them to scrutinize the expected merger closely.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Bojarsky hopes the silver lining of the scandal is that there “might be more of a race” as people scrutinize the field of candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

I scrutinize the house, but there’s nothing to see.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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