under scrutiny
idiom
formal
: being carefully examined especially in a critical way
Their behavior is under scrutiny again.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Many of those cases have wilted under scrutiny.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2025
Theetge's leadership has been under scrutiny following a series of high-profile crimes in the city.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
Feasibility under scrutiny Apart from the light pollution concerns, the physics of reflecting sunlight from orbit reveals major challenges to Reflect Orbital’s plan.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Under scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20scrutiny. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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