hone
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The online service Grammarly originated in 2009 as a suite of tools to help ferret out plagiarism in schoolwork or help students hone their grammar and spelling.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
In his perception, the learning disorder has brought out his grit and resilience, and helped him hone other skills, such as quickly reading a crowd.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Chan said that while Chinese labs clearly use distillation as a tool to hone their models, it’s likely not the only reason for their advancements.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026
What is not as well known is his involvement in founding the "street leagues", which helped hone the skills of some of the best players in the history of both the Republic and Northern Ireland.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
Bobby always wanted to play the strongest players possible, seeing it as a way to hone his abilities.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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