honing

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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

Beyond that, you can speak to artisans who’ve been honing their craft, in some cases, for decades.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

He sat cross-legged beside the fire, honing the edge of his longsword with an oilstone.

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