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refine

[ri-fahyn] / rɪˈfaɪn /




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Google is working to establish search as the entry point to its AI features, and users can now interact with multimodal inputs and AI-powered suggestions to refine their queries.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Under the Jones Act, it can be cheaper to ship crude oil from the Gulf Coast on a foreign flagged carrier, refine it in Europe and then ship the finished product to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Both companies are continuing to collect data to refine when the safety feature gets triggered.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Over time, that knowledge could help refine theories of behavior and inform future approaches to policy, prevention, and treatment.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Mary helped her son refine the vehicle until they possessed something that could roll down the street with its pilot, as the racers were known, in the drivers seat.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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