honed
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The time in the US has undoubtedly honed the maturity, discipline and competitiveness he shows on court.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Hip-hop prowess is established and honed through lyrical battles.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
A passionate storyteller driven by the adrenaline of breaking news, Alvarado has honed her skills in writing, photography and editing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Huawei said it has honed its semiconductor technology over the past six years, mass producing 381 chip models with its approach.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Late at night, when the only noises were snores and coughs and the mournful whistle-wailings of Santa Fe trains rumbling through the darkened town, he honed the wire against the cell’s concrete floor.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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