honing

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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

Russia has been honing and testing similar infrastructure for the past year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

But the 'Boyza', where Carrick spent countless hours honing his skills, had to be demolished in 2012 due to damage caused by high winds.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

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 • Jan. 31, 2026

"There, across the yard, at the door of the armory, do you see the boy squatting by the steps honing a sword with an oilstone?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin