hone
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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
The stage, social, and commentary opportunities are all possibilities rooted in Anderson’s ability to hone his voice and perspective.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 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
The new tools compelled students to interact and gave them feedback they can use to hone those skills.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
“Cain proved the physical transformative effects, and Kaltain proves the ability to influence thoughts and emotions. I would like to test its full ability to hone the minds of a few others.”
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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