honing

Example Sentences

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Dealing with the fear of what might happen if things go wrong is just as important for an elite Winter OIympic athlete as honing any other skill of their craft.

From BBC

I took pride in honing my new skills, especially as the difference my work was making began to show.

From Literature

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

By contrast, XG’s company, XGALX, sent over a detailed brief of its young members, each of whom had spent the previous five years honing their nascent rap, vocal and dance skills.

From Los Angeles Times

Fundamentally shift how and when technology is introduced in schools: Students should learn how to use AI tools responsibly early in their education, alongside the continued honing of foundational skills — logic, reasoning and analytical abilities.

From MarketWatch