honing

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From the age of seven, the star began honing his craft at the 3 Hammers Golf Complex under the watchful eye of pro Darren Prosser.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Trainer Cherie DeVaux has spent decades honing her skills.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

By the time anyone was ready to call him a prodigy, he’d spent years honing his skills against the best old-man hoopers Milwaukee had to offer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Using an inflatable Moon globe, they practiced seeing how the angle of the sun changed the colors and textures of the lunar surface, honing their observation and note-taking skills for the big moment.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

He never stopped thinking about his argument, honing it, and figuring out how to put it across better in future editions of the book.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman