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hone

[hohn] / hoʊn /


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That is just one of the methods the meticulous Aston Villa boss uses to hone the mental discipline required at football's highest level.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

They would be informative for Berkshire investors and help him hone his message.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

With “American Girl” and her previous single, “Pretty4U,” Day started to hone her signature sound.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

If you use your chatbot as a coach, not a crutch, it can help you hone your own memory and reasoning skills.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

I wanted to hone myself on it till I grew saintly and thin and essential as the blade of a knife.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath




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