honing
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Mercedes mentored Antonelli since he was 11 years old and spent over $10 million on honing his talent before he entered Formula One.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Up-close and personal, Eleanor’s camera reveals the massive undertaking of producing a movie at this scale, honing in on small, intricate details to convey her daughter’s meticulousness.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
They are a party honing their messaging before the next general election.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
The 19-year-old, sporting a budding beard, usually operates from home, filling lulls by watching the TV show Criminal Minds or honing his drone-flying skills on a simulator.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Rowan wanted to despise all of this, but there was something about honing one’s skill, no matter the nature of that skill, that was rewarding.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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