Example Sentences

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Institutions that develop criteria for credibility can become, themselves, precisely the thing that needs to be scrutinized.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Senate committee last month, they have not been sufficiently scrutinized as a basis for monetary policy.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

That they’re examined, scrutinized, critiqued and celebrated with such richness and depth is a true treat that few legacy sequels ever provide.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

The ECB is not expected to announce an interest rate hike, but "every word will be scrutinized for any potential shift in tone regarding this persistent energy shock," said John Plassard of Cite Gestion.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The old man scrutinized Mo's face until he turned his head away and looked out of the narrow kitchen window.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke