as in to home (in on)
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The instinct to duck recrimination and point the finger at others is baked into human nature.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026 -
The resort’s concierge can help with reservations and equipment rentals and even point you to the best hiking trails, one of which leaves from the hotel property.—
David Duran,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Hone in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hone%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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