honing
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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
L.A. has its own chapter, honing in on the “noughties” — the English term for the period between 2000 to 2009.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 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
He worked on more than 200 films with Venkatesh and others, honing his craft and building industry connections.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Ser Jorah made a point of sharpening his sword each day, honing the point until it gleamed.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
