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hone in

[hohn in] / ˈhoʊn ˈɪn /


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Unilever’s deal with McCormick, separating out its food business, is part of its larger strategy shift to hone in on beauty, personal-care and home products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

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 past 10 years of being together has helped me hone in on my own work and practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

His brother, David Broussard, is a musician, too, and served as his earliest influence — he played the saxophone and read music, encouraging his brother to hone in on his practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 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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