honing
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In Arctic Dolphin, sub-hunting ships and aircraft were joined by two submarines, from Norway and Germany, aboard which U.S. and Canadian officers are honing their skills.
A longer-term goal is making Japan’s economy more secure by weaning it off Chinese-centered supply chains for essential materials such as critical minerals, and honing Japan’s technological edge.
Dealing with the fear of what might happen if things go wrong is just as important for an elite Winter OIympic athlete as honing any other skill of their craft.
From BBC
I took pride in honing my new skills, especially as the difference my work was making began to show.
From Literature
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Bad Bunny, 31, grew up near Puerto Rico's capital San Juan, honing his vocal skills in a church children's choir before developing into a pre-teen who loved creating beats on his computer.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.