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
“A whole generation of traders and economists have been brought up to zero in on a number that is invariably revised a month later.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 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
Then resist the urge to zero in on the option that confirms your own instincts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
The old mom who would zero in on a project like a laser.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
