with a critical eye

phrase

: in a manner using or involving careful judgment about the good and bad parts
We need to look at these proposed changes with a critical eye before we accept them.

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European lawmakers and courts have also looked at FIFA with a critical eye. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Part of Lockwood’s job was also to ensure, with a critical eye, that every kitchen shot looked realistic, including the gadgets and appliances in the background. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 Look at each kitchen with a critical eye. Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026 And to go there with a critical eye and not to be self-indulgent. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for with a critical eye

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“With a critical eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20a%20critical%20eye. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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