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Discover LudwigThe phrase "does not pass muster" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that something does not meet the required standards or criteria.
Example: "The proposal was rejected because it does not pass muster in terms of budget and feasibility."
Alternatives: "does not meet the standards" or "fails to qualify.".
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Ironically, the EU's own website does not pass muster.
The prevailing scientific opinion now, however, is that this origin story does not pass muster.
But the argument that this was an essentially US-led war does not pass muster.
Doctors whose testimony does not pass muster risk suspension or expulsion from the groups.
If a factory does not pass muster, it is not supposed to get orders from Western customers.
If the prosecution of Judge Roll's shooting does not pass muster as a federal case, then state charges will apply.
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That distinction doesn't pass muster.
And still, he doesn't pass muster.
If the Cabrales doesn't pass muster, try the Picon.
If a deal doesn't pass muster, they let their clients know.
That may work as a TV sound bite, but it doesn't pass muster on the world stage.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com