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refine

[ri-fahyn] / rɪˈfaɪn /




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The aim is to refine how we interpret the past while finding new ways on how to prevent dental disease today.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

So does the Spaniard need to refine his style for next season to push Arsenal to the next level, build up their possession numbers, and keep challengers at bay?

From BBC • May 31, 2026

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

Israel has served as a real-world testing ground for American weapons systems, providing operational feedback that has helped US defence companies refine and improve their technologies.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

If one accepts the premises and definitions, one must accept what follows from them, but one can frequently reject premises or refine definitions or choose a different mathematical approach.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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