scrutinize
verb (used with object)
to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
were 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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On the “All-In” podcast co-hosted by Trump’s former AI czar David Sacks, the tech founder pointed out that listeners were scrutinizing when the hosts reverted to “AI” instead of “SI.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
By this point, more people were scrutinizing Sun.
From Slate ● Dec. 3, 2024
Some were scrutinizing monks more closely to avoid aiding those that support the junta, while others had eschewed the centuries-old tradition completely.
From Reuters ● Dec. 8, 2022
Federal investigators said they were scrutinizing Mr. Shiffer’s social media accounts.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2022
I opened my mouth to lie, but her eyes were scrutinizing my face, and I knew she would see through that.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
