scrutinized

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Institutions that develop criteria for credibility can become, themselves, precisely the thing that needs to be scrutinized.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

As Monteiro notes, “When we go to a film festival, the pageantry is a big part of the presentation, and I don’t think there is any pageant that is as glamorous and scrutinized as Cannes.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Senate committee last month, they have not been sufficiently scrutinized as a basis for monetary policy.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

That they’re examined, scrutinized, critiqued and celebrated with such richness and depth is a true treat that few legacy sequels ever provide.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Unnerved, I look around, only to realize I am being scrutinized in a new way.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black