as in to home (in on)
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The officer said after the shooting that the 18-year-old appeared to point the gun at him, according to Theetge.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025 -
The suspect allegedly pointed the gun, which had an extended magazine, at the officer, who opened fire, fatally striking the teen.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 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 16 May. 2025.
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