hones
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That problem-solving begins long before Saturdays, when Smith hones his particular set of skills in sessions that might otherwise look like goofing off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The Daily Express also hones in on criticism of the announcement from the British Jewish community.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Even as Cursor hones in on Composer, the company’s model-agnostic platform remains a key selling point, according to Ram Bala, professor of AI and analytics at Santa Clara University.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
Stretching and flapping their wings in the nest builds up muscle and hones balance, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2025
At sixty-seven he moved himself and his hones west, “to join the other fossils.”
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
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