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honed

[hohnd] / hoʊnd /










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Investors honed in on the details of a Marvell deal with Alphabet’s Google, suggesting to one veteran strategist that the bar was higher than ever for AI companies after their stock-market surge.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

One of the marvels of this novel is how effortlessly such sentences land, despite being honed to perfection.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 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

While the new British number one is not representing the country of his birth, there is no disputing where his talent was honed.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

He honed his cooking routine to free up time for soccer practice.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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