honing

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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

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

Before long, a teenage Gary was singing in clubs up and down the Florida coast, honing the skills that would land him a major recording contract.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

But the 'Boyza', where Carrick spent countless hours honing his skills, had to be demolished in 2012 due to damage caused by high winds.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

They'd hung a target on the granary doors, so they could seem to be honing their skills as archers, but he knew lurkers when he saw them.

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