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honed

[hohnd] / hoʊnd /










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He honed his skills banging a ball off his garage thousands of times until he built enough belief to take the most consequential shot in U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The time in the US has undoubtedly honed the maturity, discipline and competitiveness he shows on court.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Joe O’Donnell honed his stock-researching skills over a 13-year hedge-fund career, mining financial statements, securities filings and other data for hidden signals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Hip-hop prowess is established and honed through lyrical battles.

From Salon • May 31, 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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