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hone in

[hohn in] / ˈhoʊn ˈɪn /


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As the company makes the transition, it will hone in on customers on its pro plan and higher subscription tiers, as the free tier is operationally expensive, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

The investigation will hone in on repeated prompts that urge users not to miss out on rewards or purchase time-limited offers, the watchdog said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

She expects investors to hone in on margins “as Supermicro targeting larger customers and larger sales opportunities may result in cost of sales rising, and margins compressing, leading to revenue variability.”

From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025

Stamp was known for his intense dedication to craft, particularly his ability to hone in on the psychological underpinnings of a given character.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2025

The panda’s radio collar beams a signal that the tracking equipment can hone in on to provide the animal's location coordinates.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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