scrutiny
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He’ll face an unusual amount of disagreement among committee members as well as scrutiny over his own positions given his rhetorical shifts on inflation and Fed policy since he was nominated by President Donald Trump.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
The race: Incumbent Kenneth Mejia says he brought much-needed accountability and scrutiny to City Hall and how government functions in his first term.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Trump has himself faced increasing scrutiny about his health during his advancing years.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Now, criticism is mounting from drivers, law enforcement and local governments from California to New York—and as the companies attempt to scale, robotaxis face more scrutiny than ever before.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Barack, of course, got the most of it—the public adulation as well as the scrutiny that rode inevitably on its back.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing scrutiny
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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The Westing Game
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