scrutiny
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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
Netanyahu's relationship with Trump has also come under scrutiny.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Investors will keep their eyes peeled for the exact financial details, which have so far eluded scrutiny.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Bass has faced widespread scrutiny in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and left 12 people dead.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“Don’t you see?” he demanded, losing patience with their suspicion and scrutiny and the unacceptable absence of celebration.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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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