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refine

[ri-fahyn] / rɪˈfaɪn /




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To untangle these possibilities, we need much larger comparative datasets of lesions in wild primates, only then can we begin to trace broader patterns and refine our interpretations of the fossil record.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

What’s Next: Quantinuum has had ample time to refine its flagship trapped-ion technology, supported by a parent with deep pockets.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

So does the Spaniard need to refine his style for next season to push Arsenal to the next level, build up their possession numbers, and keep challengers at bay?

From BBC • May 31, 2026

It is nothing short of a revelation, one in which we are invited to eavesdrop on a decadeslong tête-à-tête between the two masters as they discover, reinvent and refine their forms and materials.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“But I suppose he’s got to refine his technique somehow. Good game, Harry.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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