"Heightened scrutiny" means that something is being examined or evaluated more closely and rigorously than usual. It implies that there is a greater level of scrutiny or scrutiny with a higher level of intensity and attention to detail.
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Sentences with «heightened scrutiny»
- The move comes during heightened scrutiny of the industry following a number of fatal bus crashes. (gothamgazette.com)
- As a result, the way that the legal function is managed is coming under heightened scrutiny from the world of management. (globelawandbusiness.com)
- The unusual move comes as boards of major companies have faced heightened scrutiny for approving excessive compensation for their CEOs. (articles.latimes.com)
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