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Prosecutors have been scrutinizing her behavior on set of the film on the day of the fatal shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2023

Investigators have been scrutinizing an Instagram account that apparently belonged to him.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2022

Investigators have been scrutinizing the actions of Mr. Rowley and Ms. Sturgess during the hours before they collapsed.

From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2018

Authorities have been scrutinizing Rahimi’s foreign travels and his previous contacts with law enforcement.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2016

“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