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Scrutiny

Definition

(formal) Close and careful examination or investigation, especially one that is official or formal. Often used in contexts of accountability, transparency, and critical evaluation. Typically collocates with 'under', 'subject to', 'come under', 'face', 'withstand'.

Example Sentences

1The company's financial dealings are under scrutiny by regulatory bodies following allegations of embezzlement.
2The new policy has come under scrutiny from civil liberties groups who argue it infringes on individual rights.
3The government's handling of the crisis will face intense scrutiny in the forthcoming parliamentary inquiry.
4The research paper withstood scrutiny from peer reviewers and was subsequently published in a leading academic journal.
5The public's right to information is essential for ensuring that those in power are subject to scrutiny and accountability.

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