have been scrutinizing
- present perfect progressive of scrutinize.
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
Policymakers have been scrutinizing wage data and services inflation, which are heavily influenced by labor costs and tend to be the most stubborn forms of inflation.
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2024
Regulators have been scrutinizing Norfolk Southern’s operations ever since a fiery February train derailment in Ohio forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes because of concerns about the toxic chemicals the train was carrying.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2023
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
