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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The virus also homes in on the udders of milking cows, and studies have found high concentrations of bird flu virus in milk that is raw or unpasteurized.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Swift really homed in on differentiation – setting herself apart from her competitors – through personal skills like writing her own songs, developing an exceptional work ethic and showcasing her resilience against public criticism.
—Iese Business School, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The new leadership immediately homed in on the core values required to establish a fresh sense of belief in the company: trust and transparency.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
In an analogous manner, SA progressively homes in on the best solution to an optimization problem without having to tediously check every possibility.
—Somdeb Majumdar, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Nov. 2024
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Swift really homed in on differentiation – setting herself apart from her competitors – through personal skills like writing her own songs, developing an exceptional work ethic and showcasing her resilience against public criticism.
—Iese Business School, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The new leadership immediately homed in on the core values required to establish a fresh sense of belief in the company: trust and transparency.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
In an analogous manner, SA progressively homes in on the best solution to an optimization problem without having to tediously check every possibility.
—Somdeb Majumdar, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Home in on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20in%20on. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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