zero in on
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
His office would zero in on guns with a short “time to crime” from the initial sale and see if investigators could build leads from purchase records.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
With new technology, scientists can zero in on this split focus.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
But some companies to zero in on are those using AI, not building it.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
“A whole generation of traders and economists have been brought up to zero in on a number that is invariably revised a month later.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
The children chased one another until everyone was panting, the perfect moment for her to zero in on Johnsteve, who had the flag in hand—a rag from Mama’s sewing basket—and grab it from him.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
