under scrutiny
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: being carefully examined especially in a critical way
Their behavior is under scrutiny again.
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Feasibility under scrutiny Apart from the light pollution concerns, the physics of reflecting sunlight from orbit reveals major challenges to Reflect Orbital’s plan.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
The clip, released just a day after her interview clash aired, came as a devastating blow to a campaign already under scrutiny.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
His projects aim to capture both the pride and precarity of communities that continue to build, celebrate and create under scrutiny.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Madsen has found himself under scrutiny this season, particularly following Boise State’s 28-7 loss to Notre Dame last weekend, a game that featured four Madsen interceptions.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
The clip, released just a day after her interview clash aired, came as a devastating blow to a campaign already under scrutiny.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
His projects aim to capture both the pride and precarity of communities that continue to build, celebrate and create under scrutiny.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Madsen has found himself under scrutiny this season, particularly following Boise State’s 28-7 loss to Notre Dame last weekend, a game that featured four Madsen interceptions.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Under scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20scrutiny. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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