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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The waxed nylon puffers and corduroy pieces, the latter accented by tapered seams, leaned toward a more elevated aesthetic, while the B. Project line comprising three-layer jackets zeroed in on performance, boasting wind- and waterproof qualities.
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
As of press time, with the Panthers holding down first place in their division and zeroing in on a fifth consecutive playoff run, Barkov has scored two goals and 11 assists.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
And with the Bears hoping to zero in on a new coach who can set a demanding tone in their locker room, hiring Campbell would require a big leap of faith.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
To zero in on one or two funds, answer the first three questions.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
As of press time, with the Panthers holding down first place in their division and zeroing in on a fifth consecutive playoff run, Barkov has scored two goals and 11 assists.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
And with the Bears hoping to zero in on a new coach who can set a demanding tone in their locker room, hiring Campbell would require a big leap of faith.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
To zero in on one or two funds, answer the first three questions.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Zero in on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero%20in%20on. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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