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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Lawmakers and regulators around the world have been scrutinizing Apple’s power over software distribution.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2022
Investigators have been scrutinizing an Instagram account that apparently belonged to him.
From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2022
Officials have been scrutinizing the actions of Baldwin — an actor and producer who fired the prop gun — as well as assistant director David Halls and the production’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2021
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
