zero in on

Example Sentences

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They noted they would zero in on demand for new products, as Nike tries to sell more running gear and women’s clothing and get more sales out of its collaboration with Kim Kardashian’s Skims brand.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 29, 2026

Two things persuaded Haagy to shelve his own plant research and zero in on the mystery of sky-darkening smog.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Aedes aegypti zero in on humans and tend to poke multiples times before taking blood.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

"We’re in a period where we zero in on what's essential. You can feel it in the shows," added Astrid Faguer, fashion journalist at Les Echos newspaper.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

The children chased one another until everyone was panting, the perfect moment for her to zero in on Johnsteve, who had the flag in hand—a rag from Mama’s sewing basket—and grab it from him.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper