honing

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Tournament sponsors say the technology is attracting a younger, tech-savvy demographic to the sport, while Blaukat says anglers staring at sonar screens instead of honing their fishing skills “disrespects the sport.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 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

Millet has been honing the concept since 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

I spent three years at Miss Preston’s honing my combat skills, refining my manners, getting an education.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland