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honed

[hohnd] / hoʊnd /










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The tips and tricks I use to avoid being taken in by sloppy A.I.-generated content are the same that have always existed for combating disinformation, and were honed mainly during my humanities degree.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

On paper, that sounds like a good split - Newey's design genius and Cowell's engineering management expertise honed through two decades at Mercedes' F1 engine factory.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Studying at the film school where Oscar-nominated "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler honed his craft, SiJia Zheng dreams of winning an Academy Award.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

“On search, our AI features rely on our core search ranking systems that have been honed for years against activity like keyword stuffing,” says a Google spokesman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

He honed his cooking routine to free up time for soccer practice.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John