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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
scrutinize .
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Examples
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He is also widely regarded as perhaps the most powerful man in Iraqi politics, his every word scrutinized by all.
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Analysts say it's inevitable that a celebrity-turned-pol like Franken would have his every word scrutinized -- one reason that Franken has been judicious with his remarks until now, hustling past the daily press scrums in the Capitol and turning down serial invitations to go on TV.
ScrippsNews 2010
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"One could reasonably infer that Congress proceeded as it did specifically because it did not want the penalty to be 'scrutinized' as a $4 billion annual tax increase," Vinson wrote.
Health Care Lawsuit: States' Lawsuit Can Go To Trial, Says Federal Judge AP 2010
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Obama is just beginning to receive serious scrutiny and his spokesman is trying to nip it in the bud by claiming Obama is the most scrutinized which is simply laughable.
Obama Spokesman: No Candidate Has Been More Scrutinized By Media Than Obama Has 2009
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You really remember Bush being "scrutinized" like this after 60 days or so?
The Obama administration would like you to know that the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" has been kicked down the road. Ann Althouse 2009
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You really remember Bush being "scrutinized" like this after 60 days or so?
The Obama administration would like you to know that the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" has been kicked down the road. Ann Althouse 2009
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And he uses the word 'scrutinized' almost as an allegation of wrongdoing, too much public knowledge appears a great danger to him.
Answering Rumsfeld 2006
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While much has been written about transparency, the word "scrutinized" is misleading.
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Madoff investors and associates Stanley Chais and Carl Shapiro are being "scrutinized" by federal prosecutors as to whether they told Madoff how much in returns they wanted.
TPMMuckraker 2009
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I wonder why this has not been 'scrutinized' by the FBI? never mind. .we know why ... (eye roll) 5 posted on 11 / 06 / 2008 11: 06: 31 AM PST
Latest Articles 2008
jayzie_cyr commented on the word scrutinized
To examine or observe with great care; inspect critically.
February 12, 2010
agustinolvera commented on the word scrutinized
Eclispe by Stephenie Meyer Page 84
-"Mr Greene's eyes scrutinized Jacob."
November 1, 2010