put under a microscope
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As early as 16, in the early days of her career, Eilish had been put under a microscope over a myriad of issues mainly over her body image and dating life.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2023
When Clarence Thomas got nominated to the Supreme Court, his behavior during the 1980s would get put under a microscope.
From Slate • Jun. 14, 2023
On previous visits to doctors she had had colonoscopies, but no biopsy samples had been taken and the condition - which can be seen clearly when samples are put under a microscope - was missed.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2023
A wave function is not something one can hold in their hand or put under a microscope.
From Scientific American • Dec. 8, 2021
Evil is as real as the typhoid germ that you can put under a microscope and see it squirm and grow.
From Joy & Power by Van Dyke, Henry