under scrutiny

phrase

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

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This is not the first time Kobach’s campaign finances have come under scrutiny. Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 The investigation centers on 44-year-old Eugene Horsch, whose home has been under scrutiny since June. ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Some collectors have come under scrutiny for marketing their foundations as public institutions and perhaps even earning tax benefits meant for nonprofits but actually keeping their collections very private. Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026 There are parts of his game under scrutiny in the new offense. Zach Berman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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