honed
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By 2000 we had fielded the first generation of precision standoff weapons and further honed our missile defenses, electronic attack, and penetrating stealth capability.
It’s also only recently that social scientists and policy makers have honed in on social media’s impact on youth mental health.
They brought impeccable fundamentals in shooting and playmaking, honed across seasons competing against grown men.
First with the Cambridge Footlights and later with the Pythons, Idle honed a linguistically-focused style that bridged highbrow absurdity and accessible, pop culture-driven humor.
From Los Angeles Times
Styles has a knack for radiating charm, honed after years in the spotlight as a musician, and now with some notable acting roles under his belt, he’s more than primed for the stage.
From Los Angeles Times
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