under scrutiny
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formal
: being carefully examined especially in a critical way
Their behavior is under scrutiny again.
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The two admired the rapper's car collection as 2 Chainz explained his love for a certain Tesla model that has been under scrutiny lately.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 May 2025
The zoo created an FAQ page on its website with additional details about the decision-making process for the transfer, which has been under scrutiny from animal activists and City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, a longtime advocate of the elephants.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
It’s been under scrutiny, including by Republicans, for its financial practices.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
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PG&E wants to raise rates again.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 May 2025
The zoo created an FAQ page on its website with additional details about the decision-making process for the transfer, which has been under scrutiny from animal activists and City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, a longtime advocate of the elephants.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
It’s been under scrutiny, including by Republicans, for its financial practices.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
Why that matters, via David Lightman Shasta County’s new election official under scrutiny for election denial ties, via Nicole Nixon
PG&E wants to raise rates again.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for under scrutiny
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“Under scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20scrutiny. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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