scrutinize
verb (used with object)
to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
has been scrutinizing
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present perfect progressiveof scrutinize (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The Federal Aviation Administration, a DOT unit, has been scrutinizing Boeing after a string of earlier safety and quality lapses, and is weighing whether to approve the company’s new aircraft designs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Feinstein turned 90 last week, and for months now the media has been scrutinizing her age, well-being and ability to carry out the duties of representing 39 million people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2023
The U.S. government in recent years has been scrutinizing undersea cable connections especially involving China.
From Reuters ● Nov. 30, 2022
China’s antitrust authority has been scrutinizing the country’s internet industry with never-before-seen vigor in recent months, accusing corporate giants of abusing their size and market power.
From New York Times ● Jul. 7, 2021
The attorney general’s office is conducting the probe, confirmed late Tuesday, in tandem with the Manhattan district attorney’s office, which has been scrutinizing Trump and his company, the Trump Organization, for about two years.
From Seattle Times ● May 19, 2021
