under scrutiny
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formal
: being carefully examined especially in a critical way
Their behavior is under scrutiny again.
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Flight corridor near airport under scrutiny Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, at the NTSB’s recommendation, banned helicopter traffic on a four-mile stretch over the Potomac River following the January crash of the American Airlines flight and the Army helicopter.
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California's handling of sensitive health information is under scrutiny following a report that data entered by residents on the state's health insurance marketplace was shared with LinkedIn.
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Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
With one year left on his contract and a need for upgrades across the squad, Bamford could find his place in the group under scrutiny.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 1 May 2025
California's handling of sensitive health information is under scrutiny following a report that data entered by residents on the state's health insurance marketplace was shared with LinkedIn.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Ombra The Ombra design becomes more impressive under scrutiny as the detail has been addressed convincingly.
—Letright Ombra Solar Pergola, New Atlas, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Under scrutiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20scrutiny. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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