under scrutiny

phrase

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

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Memory sector under scrutiny Memory chips are a key component of consumer electronics devices such as smartphones and laptops. Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 13 July 2026 This has not been the first time the school has been under scrutiny. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Weakfall was always under scrutiny, Clapper would say in a 2025 deposition. Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026 Private credit funds, notably Blackstone's BCRED, are under scrutiny as Q2 redemption figures and rising non-accrual rates, particularly in software, reveal ongoing pressures. Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 29 June 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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