honing

Example Sentences

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Unlike most of his predecessors, he had not spent decades honing his political skills and building alliances with colleagues.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Trainer Cherie DeVaux has spent decades honing her skills.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Tournament sponsors say the technology is attracting a younger, tech-savvy demographic to the sport, while Blaukat says anglers staring at sonar screens instead of honing their fishing skills “disrespects the sport.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Using an inflatable Moon globe, they practiced seeing how the angle of the sun changed the colors and textures of the lunar surface, honing their observation and note-taking skills for the big moment.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo