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scrutiny

[skroot-n-ee] / ˈskrut n i /


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She was following the unmarked vehicle and shouting her warning less than a week after she drew the government’s scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Beneath the marketing lies a model that deserves scrutiny from regulators, courts and the public—and that, on examination, cries out for disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

"We continue to see scrutiny on youth related issues and have additional trials scheduled for this year in the US, which may ultimately result in a material loss," Li warned.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The state visit has come at a difficult time for the Royal Family, which remains under scrutiny over Mountbatten-Windsor's friendship with Epstein.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The dragon watched the pitchfork, eyeing it with what Anya could swear was something close to scrutiny.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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