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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By this point, more people were scrutinizing Sun.
From Slate ● Dec. 3, 2024
A leveraged finance banker said that they were scrutinizing debt issuances that banker was an agent for to see if they are affected by Credit Suisse.
From Reuters ● Mar. 24, 2023
Laboratory groups expressed surprise about the change and said they were scrutinizing the new policy.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 20, 2020
Late last year, federal prosecutors in New York sought information that indicated they were scrutinizing Giuliani’s consulting and legal work on behalf of foreign clients.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 5, 2020
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
