pass by vs scrutinize

pass by

verb
  • to drop by 

  • Of a period of time: to come to an end, to elapse. 

  • To travel past without stopping. 

  • To travel past (something) without stopping; to ignore, to disregard. 

scrutinize

verb
  • To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws. 

  • To audit accounts etc in order to verify them. 

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