honing
Example Sentences
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If only “HOTD” had put as much effort into honing its characters’ internal battles as it did depicting bloody conflicts across Westeros.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
After his China special in 2014, he decided to spend more time here, honing his act for American audiences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
Schools sharpen students’ thinking and research skills, he noted, but higher education hasn’t been as good at honing students’ applied skills — and for AI, that includes knowing when to responsibly use the technology.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
Some Ukrainian units have been honing new counterattacking tactics that combine drones and infantry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
He did a superb job, nursing the horses’ ailments while honing their speed.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
