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refine

[ri-fahyn] / rɪˈfaɪn /




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The boycott was dropped in 1984 when Nestlé agreed to refine its policy to fit with the World Health Organization’s recommendations.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Future studies focusing on the long-term health effects of different tea types and the impact of contaminants will help refine our understanding of tea's health benefits and risks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

As for circuit safety, the FIA and F1 are constantly working to improve and refine this; changes are made every year in one way or another.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The tool was trained on his leadership book, among other things, and his digital counterpart interviewed him so the executive could refine his own views about various leadership topics.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Indeed, scholars at Jundi Shapur invented new and better ways to refine cane into sugar.

From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson




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