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as in examinations
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
his performance on the football field is seemingly unaffected by the media's intense scrutiny of his tumultuous personal life
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as in gazes
a fixed intent look
began to squirm under the penetrating scrutiny of the judge
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The cause and manner of death for both individuals remain pending the examinations and conclusion of the investigation.
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The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations.
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For starters, bright colors inject visibility – not merely for players looking to find each other amid the chaos of a World Cup match, but also for brands looking to draw the gazes of millions of onlooking fans towards their logo.
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But the melancholy pop soundtrack (Gracie Abrams, Lana del Rey, Noah Cyrus) and many, many longing gazes suggest we’re meant to find all of this terribly moving, rather than exhausting.
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Iran counters that any inspections must await a final deal.
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Tahoe Regional Planning Agency officials have stepped up efforts to keep the invasive mollusk out the alpine lake — inspections are mandatory and include full decontamination for vessels coming from other waterways.
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In the top of the 7th, Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke hits the first batter, Miguel Montero, in the back, prompting both benches to empty, although only stares are exchanged.
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Brith stares, dazed, nonplussed.
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Often, reviews take hours or days, audits take weeks or months, and access decisions are normally static.
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Under the settlement, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order releasing Trump from ongoing audits.
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The next buyer needs to read your CIM and believe it without rolling their eyes.
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The reflective finish was reminiscent of patent leather and picked up the shimmery tones on her eyes too.
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Most workplace research relies on employee surveys, which capture what workers are willing to say in the moment.
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Faster Feedback Creates Faster Product Evolution Customer feedback is also changing because the old model was often static and impersonal, and surveys or forms could only get you so far.
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“Scrutinies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrutinies. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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