scrutiny
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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
Objective performance and demonstrated track record are the only criteria that hold up under scrutiny.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
I pretended to be oblivious to his intense scrutiny as I unlocked the door, and waved them in ahead of me.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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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