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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While Trump zeroes in on his choice, some Republicans have pushed for the former president to consider a running mate with broad appeal to more moderate voters who could bolster his standing in swing states.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 9 July 2024
And this Pilates glute workout will zero in on that all-important area—including the tiny muscles that often get overlooked in traditional strength training.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 3 July 2024
The team compared data collected by InSight with that taken by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to zero in on where the impacts occurred.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 29 June 2024
Even as migrant crossings have declined in recent weeks, Trump has increased his focus on the issue, zeroing in on specific cases of violent crimes allegedly committed by men who crossed the border during Biden’s presidency.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, Washington Post, 25 June 2024
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 9 July 2024
And this Pilates glute workout will zero in on that all-important area—including the tiny muscles that often get overlooked in traditional strength training.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 3 July 2024
The team compared data collected by InSight with that taken by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to zero in on where the impacts occurred.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 29 June 2024
Even as migrant crossings have declined in recent weeks, Trump has increased his focus on the issue, zeroing in on specific cases of violent crimes allegedly committed by men who crossed the border during Biden’s presidency.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, Washington Post, 25 June 2024
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“Zero in on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero%20in%20on. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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