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homing (in on)

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present participle of home (in on)

as in zeroing (in on)

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Ukraine says Russia is scaling up its production of ballistic missiles, aiming to exploit Kyiv's critical shortage of Patriot air defense interceptors that can stop them.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
If insurance falls short, the third line involves strategic litigation defense, aiming to settle cases early to minimize costs and uncertainty.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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The challenge was designed to encourage the teens to step away from social media and constant smartphone use while focusing on their mental health.

— Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Experts suggest this isn't a death knell for American and European firms, who are strategically focusing on product refinement and reliability before mass scaling, aiming for sustainable market entry rather than rapid, potentially flawed, volume.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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