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scrutiny

[skroot-n-ee] / ˈskrut n i /


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The scrutiny of England's off-field activities during the winter was compounded by some dreadful performances on the field in a 4-1 Ashes series defeat.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The company has long faced criticism and scrutiny over its treatment of immigrant detainees and conditions at its facilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Given the merger’s potential impact in Hollywood, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said early on that he planned to subject the transaction to scrutiny.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Citi said the tokenized depositary receipts offer a more straightforward and trusted alternative to other ways that investors access private companies, such as through special-purpose vehicles that have been under scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Since it was a political season, and Senators Kennedy and Humphrey were crisscrossing the state running for president, the glare of national scrutiny was settling on West Virginia.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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