scrutinize
verb (used with object)
to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
was scrutinizing
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past progressiveof scrutinize.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Bowden-Lewis previously said the commission was scrutinizing her much more than her predecessors and was interfering with the authority given to her by state law.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
At the time, the city housing department was scrutinizing widespread mold they believed was caused by a leak in the Dewey’s roof.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2023
Last year, James said she was scrutinizing Batali and Bastianich when she announced a $240,000 settlement with Ken Friedman, the owner of the New York gastropub Spotted Pig, in which they were investors.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 23, 2021
In early June 2018 Birgit Hutchcroft, a licensed exotic cat breeder in Tampa, Florida, was scrutinizing the terms of a deal with Casacci to buy two caracal cubs for $11,000.
From National Geographic ● Dec. 18, 2020
He wasn't used to being inspected as fearlessly as this old man was scrutinizing him now, not even by his men.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
