zero in

verb

1. often foll by on to bring (a weapon) to bear (on a target), as while firing repeatedly
2. informal.
   intrfoll byon to bring one's attention to bear (on a problem, etc)
3. informal.
   intrfoll byon to converge (upon)

   the police zeroed in on the site of the crime

Example Sentences

So I understand why Warner Bros. choose this season to zero in on.

From Los Angeles Times

Among the votes who aren’t zeroed in on those sources simmers a profound sense of disconnectedness or any inkling that the election mattered at all.

From Salon

Every tackle, turnover and successful dual was being celebrated long, loud and together by England's players as they zeroed in on a first home win over New Zealand in 12 years.

From BBC

Redondo Beach was already well on the way to functional zero in 2022 when the Council of Governments launched its program.

From Los Angeles Times

So, Republicans have zeroed in on his hundreds of thousands of dollars in contributions to progressive candidates and causes, including Equality California.

From Los Angeles Times

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