honing

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By drawing a young audience and honing in on original storytelling, these two horror films are clearing a new path in Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

The 7-foot-4 superstar didn’t settle for honing his three-point shot or alley-oop dunks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

From the age of seven, the star began honing his craft at the 3 Hammers Golf Complex under the watchful eye of pro Darren Prosser.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Using an inflatable Moon globe, they practiced seeing how the angle of the sun changed the colors and textures of the lunar surface, honing their observation and note-taking skills for the big moment.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The only time I encountered English was during the English period, one of the shortest in school, devoted mainly to honing servanthood English.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane