under scrutiny

phrase

formal
: being carefully examined especially in a critical way
Their behavior is under scrutiny again.

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Defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt, ranked ninth among important Packers, is under scrutiny. Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Sports event contracts are under scrutiny in a dispute between the federal government and the states. Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 19 July 2026 Ring, which is owned by Amazon, has sold tens of millions of smart doorbells, but has come under scrutiny for its use by law enforcement. T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Over the past several years, special operations troops — and specifically Navy SEALs — have come under scrutiny for their use of testosterone and similar substances to enhance performance. Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 15 July 2026 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 24 Jul. 2026.

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