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scrutiny

[skroot-n-ee] / ˈskrut n i /


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Scrutiny on those choices is bound to grow even more.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Scrutiny of hospice care has intensified, grabbing the attention of the federal government, which is vowing to decertify companies that are overbilling, stealing identities or charging for services never provided.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Scrutiny has grown as the concert draws closer.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Our friends at Strict Scrutiny have also suggested as much.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

Scrutiny of the sort is left for creatures like the Professor, Cheiron, who have nothing else to do—but his impressions upon this subject must come in their proper place.

From Halcyone by Glyn, Elinor




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