increased scrutiny

collocation in English

meaningsofincreaseandscrutiny

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increase
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈɪn.kriːs/us
/ˈɪn.kriːs/
a rise in the amount or size ...
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scrutiny
noun[U]
uk
/ˈskruː.tɪ.ni/us
/ˈskruː.t̬ən.i/
the careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information ...
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(Definition ofincreaseandscrutinyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I don't see how this zoning proposal reflects quote,increasedscrutiny, or more protective regulations.
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It is also a time when personal relationships, including the marital relationship and relationships with friends and family, come underincreasedscrutinyand may be realigned.
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Hard news may have positive spillovers for society in terms ofincreasedscrutinyof government or corporate officials.
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The implementation of a cut-score for students to advance through the university system has recently been proposed, bringing the group oral test component underincreasedscrutiny.
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What unites supporters of pre-legislative scrutiny is the belief thatincreasedscrutinymakes for better laws, and few people dissent from that view.
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I am sure that many of us share a view that there must be much greater accountability andincreasedscrutinyof the massive spending programmes.
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In more recent times, there has been greater media and public interest in environmental issues and the industry has come underincreasedscrutiny.
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The reason why they should be subject toincreasedscrutinyis that a few "cowboy" gynaecologists and surgeons do something abhorrent.
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It represents an important change and makes a significant contribution to theincreasedscrutinyof the activities of the intelligence and security services.
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Increasedscrutinyand transparency are extremely important.
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There should beincreasedscrutiny.
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Recently, residency has come underincreasedscrutiny, particularly in 2013 as several senators have faced allegations of irregularities in their housing expense claims.
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Following this discovery insect thioester containing proteins have come underincreasedscrutinyfrom the scientific community as possible targets for disease control.
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In 2008 the workweek was cut to four days during the summer, more buildings were closed during breaks, and there wasincreasedscrutinyof purchases.
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Obstacles to redevelopment may include lack of funding andincreasedscrutiny.
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Potential offenders feelincreasedscrutinyand limitations on their escape routes.
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This revelation led toincreasedscrutinyof foreclosure documentation.
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Issuance of timber permits has come underincreasedscrutinydue to political conditions and environmental concerns.
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Cutbacks in public sector services, decreases in government spending,increasedscrutinyon the public sector, increased competition and increased financial transparency are all issues facing non-profit organizations today.
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