under scrutiny
phrase
formal
: being carefully examined especially in a critical way
Their behavior is under scrutiny again.
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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.
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29 June 2026
Chavez-DeRemer had been under scrutiny ahead of her exit from the Department of Labor, with several news outlets reporting her conduct was under investigation by the department's internal watchdog.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Chavez-DeRemer had been under scrutiny ahead of her exit from the Department of Labor, with several news outlets reporting her conduct was under investigation by the department's internal watchdog.
—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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“Under scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20scrutiny. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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