zero in on
phrasal verb
zeroed in on; zeroing in on; zeroes in on
1
: to direct all of one's attention to (someone or something)
Scientists are hoping to zero in on a cure.
2
: to aim something (such as a gun or camera) directly at (someone or something)
The gunner zeroed in on the target.
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Second Wind Fund has zeroed in on Yuma County, working with local organizations that support youth to make their presence known.
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Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
With this, the modern borrower is zeroing in on alternative lending solutions.
—Christian Faes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Health authorities have cleared the chain’s fresh beef patties as the source of the outbreak, and the investigation has zeroed in on the slivered onions that are included in the menu item.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
That's why investigators have zeroed in on these specific ingredients.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
With this, the modern borrower is zeroing in on alternative lending solutions.
—Christian Faes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Health authorities have cleared the chain’s fresh beef patties as the source of the outbreak, and the investigation has zeroed in on the slivered onions that are included in the menu item.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
That's why investigators have zeroed in on these specific ingredients.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Zero in on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero%20in%20on. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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