1.   As government expenditures have grown, the objectives and results of such programmes have come under increased public scrutiny.

2.   Although it has become widely popular, it is also coming under increased scrutiny from medical researchers.

3.   And along with increased scrutiny there will be further state regulations.

4.   And in many ways that success has raised expectations of the president, both at home and abroad, and increased scrutiny of the race.

5.   At a time when corporations around the country were drawing increased scrutiny for their community work, Jackson helped BankBoston win top marks among local activists.

6.   At the same time, increased scrutiny by the U.S. government makes Lahans and other members of the herbal medicine community wary.

7.   At the same time, the accounting has been coming under increased scrutiny from regulators.

8.   Auditing firms have come under increased scrutiny since the American authorities accused Arthur Andersen of obstructing an investigation into Enron.

9.   Board presidents say they see the increased scrutiny as a way of protecting the shareholders from such nightmares.

10.   A Coast Guard cutter patrols New York Harbor, where arriving ships face increased scrutiny because of fears of attacks by terrorists.