Example Sentences

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Investigators have zeroed in on the eight matches, including the final, that will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Once you have zeroed in on your No. 1 pick, we strongly recommend you do the same.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 29, 2025

Researchers at U-M have zeroed in on C. auris' uncanny ability to stick to everything from skin to catheters and made a startling discovery.

From Science Daily • Sep. 29, 2023

State lawmakers have zeroed in on California’s car culture for years in the name of environmental justice and fighting climate change.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2023

"I have zeroed in on the University of Canberra, from where my sister has done Masters in Pharmacy," said Jashandeep Kaur, Singh's daughter, citing women's safety and career prospects as her main considerations.

From Reuters • Sep. 7, 2022