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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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Design for reliable drafts that require structured review rather than aiming for unedited perfection.

— Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Even after clinching the division likely this week, the Dodgers (91-59) will be playing for seeding, aiming for at least a first-round bye.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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Targeting Inbound Migration And Job Growth Investors can leverage regional shifts by focusing on secondary and tertiary markets instead of massive metropolitan areas.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Our methodology To find the best credit counseling services, CNBC Select reviewed more than a dozen top agencies, focusing on services, fees, reputation and transparency.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

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