zero
noun
the figure or symbol 0, which in the Arabic notation for numbers stands for the absence of quantity; cipher.
is zeroing
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present progressiveof zero (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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HoldCo Asset Management, the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.–based activist hedge fund known for engaging in campaigns to improve underperforming banks, is zeroing in on two new targets after its most active year yet.
From Barron's ● Apr. 16, 2026
The Chinese tech giant is zeroing in on making AI a key engine of growth, continuing to upgrade its Qwen model series and integrating it into its core ecosystem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
The Senate Rules Committee is zeroing in on the potential effects of AI on elections and will have a major say in any forthcoming AI legislation involving next year’s contests.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
For now, Smith is zeroing in on the task at hand.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2022
Summertime in the LBC is zeroing in on throwback hip-hop and R&B, with a focus on the architects of West Coast hip-hop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2018
