scrutinise
- a variation of scrutinize.
Example Sentences
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"We will scrutinise their actions and work to ensure that their attention is on our public services and not Welsh independence."
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
While Holyrood parties rarely have formal co-operation agreements, they are expected to work together in committees and in the chamber to scrutinise, amend and pass legislation.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
"We remain in close contact with Aylo, and will carefully scrutinise these changes," an Ofcom spokesperson said.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
But the new system's speed could make it difficult to properly scrutinise new companies, argue campaigners including Olivier Hoedeman of Corporate Europe Observatory.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
You could go around implying you’d read all kinds of things, nodding knowingly when someone mentioned, say, War and Peace, and the understanding was that no one would scrutinise your claim too rationally.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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