refine

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The price of Brent crude has been bouncing around north of $100 a barrel, though U.S. shale blends trade at a steep discount in part because they are more costly to refine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Going back to her roots, she'd play the works-in-progress at small café shows across LA, using audience feedback to refine the songs before taking them back to the studio.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

It is also a founding member of the VPN Trust Initiative and collaborates with cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt to refine breach response protocols and educate users on data safety.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Revisiting former stock picks is essential because it provides a real-world measure of what’s working and what isn’t, helping to refine both strategy and discipline.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The definition would refine itself over the years.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan