hone

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“It allows us as a staff to really hone in on pushing these guys, and coaching and critiquing and correcting,” Riley said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

By going to college, Australian players would have a few extra years to hone their skills and enter the minors as more advanced players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

The stage, social, and commentary opportunities are all possibilities rooted in Anderson’s ability to hone his voice and perspective.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 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

I bit my knuckle to hone the fear into something real and took deep breaths, steadying myself.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros