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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honing in (on)
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The administration is aiming to complete its Section 301 investigations before the 10% duties expire.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026 -
The Michigan Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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The defense did not call witnesses during the trial, instead focusing on making their case through cross-examination of prosecution witnesses and closing arguments.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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The announcement comes weeks after the California attorney general opened a civil rights probe into the county’s fire preparations and response, focusing on potential disparities in historically Black west Altadena.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Honing in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honing%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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