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honed

[hohnd] / hoʊnd /










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On this tour, even warhorses like “The Promised Land” or “Badlands,” which are always on the setlist, are honed and sharpened.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The musician, who died Monday at age 95, honed a deeply individual sound on his horn and penned several jazz standards in a career that spanned more than half a century.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

A passionate storyteller driven by the adrenaline of breaking news, Alvarado has honed her skills in writing, photography and editing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Since then, Xcomm has aggressively honed its sound without losing its pursuit of hardcore purity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Thin fingers of smoke rose from hundreds of cookfires, mailed men sat under trees and honed their blades, and familiar banners fluttered from staffs thrust into the muddy ground.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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