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hone

[hohn] / hoʊn /


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Rigetti has indicated it plans to hone its technology in the coming months, saying it expects the latest Cepheus system to reach a median 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity—essentially, a measure of quality—later this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

In his perception, the learning disorder has brought out his grit and resilience, and helped him hone other skills, such as quickly reading a crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

By going to college, Australian players would have a few extra years to hone their skills and enter the minors as more advanced players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Chan said that while Chinese labs clearly use distillation as a tool to hone their models, it’s likely not the only reason for their advancements.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

A world that would give me a new title and hone a new facet of my identity.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi




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