honed

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The truth is more mundane: Their makers figured out their creations can’t do it all alone, and require the knowledge and tools honed over millennia by us mere mortals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The tips and tricks I use to avoid being taken in by sloppy A.I.-generated content are the same that have always existed for combating disinformation, and were honed mainly during my humanities degree.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

On paper, that sounds like a good split - Newey's design genius and Cowell's engineering management expertise honed through two decades at Mercedes' F1 engine factory.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Styles has a knack for radiating charm, honed after years in the spotlight as a musician, and now with some notable acting roles under his belt, he’s more than primed for the stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Eric nearly collapsed, and Jesse mustered all his well- honed phone skills with the telephone company, talking his way past the first rank to a supervisor, then claiming he was misled.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz