as in to zero (in on)
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The officer said after the shooting that the 18-year-old appeared to point the gun at him, according to Theetge.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025 -
The suspect allegedly pointed the gun, which had an extended magazine, at the officer, who opened fire, fatally striking the teen.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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After several years of blockbuster growth in the remodeling and design business, the White House’s erratic rollout of tariffs aimed at reshaping global trade is already taking a toll.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Since then, North Korea has conducted a series of tests aimed at acquiring these capabilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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For Catholics, the pope acts as a moral compass by speaking out on matters of faith and principles; Francis focused on social justice and reaching out to marginalized communities.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Whereas other toddlers might listen for a spell and then peel away to do something more interesting, like chase a passing dog or stare at an iPad, Julian could focus for an hour straight, totally mesmerized.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
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Mills argued the clause blocks the lawsuit because the Federal Tort Claims Act directs federal judges to interpret the merits of this type of case based on state law.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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This experience inspired her to write and direct the 2022 film Corsage, which depicts an aging Elisabeth, in stark contrast to most cultural portrayals of the empress.—
Elizabeth Djinis,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Home (in on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/home%20%28in%20on%29. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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