scrutinize
verb (used with object)
to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
have been scrutinizing
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present perfect progressiveof scrutinize.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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Gen. Rob Bonta and other state attorneys general have been scrutinizing the proposed merger, and are widely expected to file a lawsuit, perhaps as early as this month, to try to block it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
Investigators have been scrutinizing an Instagram account that apparently belonged to him.
From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2022
Amid an upsurge in violent hate attacks, federal law enforcement agencies and other groups have been scrutinizing online activity like internet searches to counteract radicalization.
From New York Times ● Dec. 30, 2019
Several governments have been scrutinizing Huawei over its links to the Chinese government.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 28, 2018
“Indeed we have been scrutinizing your ways,” adds the captain, “and fiercely reckon that you be the ones to play a crucial part in this mission.”
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
