as in to home (in on)
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The camera points at the book, and large text appears on the computer.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
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Where Blume’s 1975 version prioritizes the voice of Katherine, Akil points the lens towards Justin, who — in the most refreshing ways — is the opposite of what traditional media presents in depicting Black boyhood.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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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 21 May. 2025.
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