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

While Martin reigned supreme on the top charts — and as his hypnotic music video circulated across the popular MTV channel — the mainstream media would zero in on more than his music.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 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

There’s no banjo, slide, or pedal-steel guitar here, and the arrangements zero in on simplicity, conveying harmonic structure and mood with only essential instrumentation, which keeps the emphasis on the songwriting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

“You’re right. Annabeth...did you zero in on that spot from your bronze map?”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan