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

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

Herstand, a musician and author, and Leib, an artist manager, have been honing the concept for a decade.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 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

I took pride in honing my new skills, especially as the difference my work was making began to show.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo