zero in on
Example Sentences
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His office would zero in on guns with a short “time to crime” from the initial sale and see if investigators could build leads from purchase records.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
With new technology, scientists can zero in on this split focus.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
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
Curators, writers, actors and directors met several times a week to zero in on each piece, shaping it beat-by-beat while searching for its emotional pulse.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
Most people would stand back and zero in on a tiny hole.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
