zero in on
phrasal verb
zeroed in on; zeroing in on; zeroes in on
1
: to direct all of one's attention to (someone or something)
Scientists are hoping to zero in on a cure.
2
: to aim something (such as a gun or camera) directly at (someone or something)
The gunner zeroed in on the target.
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Maine Senator Susan Collins, widely seen as a moderate Republican, zeroed in on the White House's request to cut funding for public media and a public health program that combats HIV.
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Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Recruiters zero in on a resume that quickly demonstrates relevant experience.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Within hours of O’Keefe’s death, Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor had already zeroed in on a suspect: Read.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 19 June 2025
Within 24 hours of the escape, however, police had zeroed in on several fugitives.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Recruiters zero in on a resume that quickly demonstrates relevant experience.
—Robin Ryan, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Within hours of O’Keefe’s death, Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor had already zeroed in on a suspect: Read.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 19 June 2025
Within 24 hours of the escape, however, police had zeroed in on several fugitives.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for zero in on
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“Zero in on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero%20in%20on. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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