under scrutiny

phrase

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

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Netflix has been under scrutiny from investors over how much time its subscribers spend on the streaming service. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 The labor department’s inspector general, Anthony D’Esposito, said during the briefing that his office has already issued subpoenas to the schools under scrutiny. — Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026 The News The cryptocurrency industry’s leading network of super PACs is under scrutiny after revealing it will back 19 House Republicans but only 13 House Democrats. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026 But 14th arrives as some of Hollywood’s largest companies have come under scrutiny for their handling of politically sensitive material. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 2026.

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