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honing in (on)

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present participle of hone in (on)

as in homing (in on)

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The 138-foot flagship, known as the GX40, is aiming to set a new standard for eco-conscious cruising in the sector.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
In signing Premier League players, De Zerbi and the club are aiming to minimise risk and ensure the team hits the ground running for the 2026-27 campaign after consecutive 17th-place finishes.

— Dan Kilpatrick, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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The inaugural edition took place in India, and selected a crop of businesses focusing on India’s priority health domains like oncology, chronic disease management and preventive care.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Secure-storage laws cut through traditional policy debates by focusing on a straightforward, preventative standard.

— Brittany Berlin, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026

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