honing

Example Sentences

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Trainer Cherie DeVaux has spent decades honing her skills.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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

Walking on the Moon by 2030, building a lunar base, and then perhaps on to Mars: after 30 years of honing its expertise, China is challenging the United States' supremacy in spaceflight.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

She snuck him in after hours, allowing him to see ancient swords up close and honing his craft.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black