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home in on



VERB
pinpoint
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
WEAK
be ambiguous


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Scientists home in on unique mutations on the cancer cells that are likely to alert the immune system.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Grosslight expects investors to home in on messaging around the telehealth company’s GLP-1 franchise, which he puts at around one-third of total revenue.

From Barron's Feb. 23, 2026

The projects seek to home in on shared values and avoid works that dehumanize other people, she said.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 17, 2026

He was sacked by Scottish side Greenock Morton FC after being arrested at his home in on 18 September.

From BBC May 21, 2025

To home in on something is to zero in or concentrate on it.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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