put under a microscope
Example Sentences
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She isn’t expected to be called to testify in Lynch’s criminal trial, even though her leadership of the company is likely to be put under a microscope during the proceedings.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2024
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
I suppose that if souls could be put under a microscope, the undeveloped rudiments of almost everything would be discovered.
From He Fell in Love with His Wife by Roe, Edward Payson
