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honed

[hohnd] / hoʊnd /










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A scholarship to Sedbergh School - "posh", in Brook's words - was where he honed his game, with 6.20am nets run by former Kent player Martin Speight.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

That’s partly because so much of who Gaby is has been carefully honed by the writers and Williams to align with the actor’s voice.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

The deal could be the start of a bigger move to share weaponry that Ukraine has honed during its war with Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Still, some in the industry see foie gras following the familiar pattern in which Chinese exporters, honed by fierce competition at home, undercut global competitors with low prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

As my stats continued to increase, I honed my avatar’s combat and spell-casting abilities while collecting a wide array of powerful weapons, magic items, and vehicles.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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