Example Sentences

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The Justice Department is scrutinizing both Netflix’s signed deal with Warner and Paramount’s proposed acquisition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Securities and Exchange Commission is scrutinizing statements that Boeing made about its safety practices following a near-tragic January incident aboard one of its 737 MAX 9 planes.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024

The New York State Department of Health is scrutinizing Bellevue Hospital’s use of unlicensed technicians to assist doctors in weight-loss surgeries.

From New York Times • Dec. 21, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission is scrutinizing artificial intelligence as the regulator known for its tussles with Big Tech looks to shape the development of new tools hitting the market.

From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2023

I put the phone down and realize, by the intense way Muhammad is scrutinizing me, that I have the remains of a dreamy smile on my face.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali