honing

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But Palantir was only able to capitalize on the AI opportunity after over a decade of honing its FDE strategy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“It’s really just going back to what I what I do best, and really just honing in on it,” Betts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

A longer-term goal is making Japan’s economy more secure by weaning it off Chinese-centered supply chains for essential materials such as critical minerals, and honing Japan’s technological edge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Dealing with the fear of what might happen if things go wrong is just as important for an elite Winter OIympic athlete as honing any other skill of their craft.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Rowan wanted to despise all of this, but there was something about honing one’s skill, no matter the nature of that skill, that was rewarding.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman