honing

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Tournament sponsors say the technology is attracting a younger, tech-savvy demographic to the sport, while Blaukat says anglers staring at sonar screens instead of honing their fishing skills “disrespects the sport.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Turning his head, Davide would see defenders Lilian Thuram and Fabio Cannavaro, still early in their own journeys, honing the habits that would later make them World Cup winners with France and Italy.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Beyond that, you can speak to artisans who’ve been honing their craft, in some cases, for decades.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

But Palantir was only able to capitalize on the AI opportunity after over a decade of honing its FDE strategy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

There are two ways for mortals to become permanent subjects of the Court: marrying into it or honing some great skill—in metallurgy or lute playing or whatever.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black