home in on
phrasal verb
homed in on; homing in on; homes in on
: to find and move directly toward (someone or something)
The missile was homing in on its target.
—often used figurativelyResearchers are homing in on the cause of the disease.
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Yes, that’s indeed possible, what with the deals our team of dedicated beauty experts have already identified — combing through all the selections to home in on only the best and brightest.
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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
Democrats believe homing in on Musk could be a boost for them in an off-year spring election that won’t see nearly the same kind of turnout as last November’s.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
The scientists would like to verify their model estimates with more on-the-ground measurements, to home in on the best locations for fog collectors.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Feb. 2025
This second chapter is a long, dark night of the soul, homing in on people who have become trapped and deserted in their quests for a better life.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
Democrats believe homing in on Musk could be a boost for them in an off-year spring election that won’t see nearly the same kind of turnout as last November’s.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
The scientists would like to verify their model estimates with more on-the-ground measurements, to home in on the best locations for fog collectors.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Feb. 2025
This second chapter is a long, dark night of the soul, homing in on people who have become trapped and deserted in their quests for a better life.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Home in on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20in%20on. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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