scrutiny
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Oman denies it plans to toll vessels and has historically mediated between the U.S. and Iran, but its neutrality now faces U.S. scrutiny.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
We have not seen messages from Morgan McSweeney, Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, who resigned following Lord Mandelson's sacking after mounting scrutiny over his role in pushing for the peer's appointment.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Mullin faced the Senate Appropriations Committee amid scrutiny over the agency’s budget and immigration enforcement ahead of the World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Bollywood's long-entrenched culture of gruelling work schedules is facing rare scrutiny, as top actors and filmmakers clash over calls to cap shooting days at eight hours.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Detective Geyer theorized that Holmes must have sensed an excess of neighborly scrutiny and changed his plans.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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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