under scrutiny

phrase

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

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His claims of reputational damage have also brought his business interests under scrutiny. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 The account from Joey Ippolito's brother has come under scrutiny. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 The police response to the weeks of protest has come under scrutiny. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 At what point did individual board members, senior administrators and finance officials learn about the contracts, grievances and spending problems now under scrutiny? — Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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