refine

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Recent Examples of refine When the vision is clear, heritage brands can use this moment to refine and deepen their codes rather than reinvent them. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025 According to Ibáñez, the researchers believe their evidence is already robust enough to prompt a change in clinical practice, and are working on a new, larger meta-analysis to help further refine guidance on when beta-blockers should and should not be used after a heart attack. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Sep. 2025 From there, generalists help to refine and adapt projects, while specialists elevate execution in their domains. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 While doctors have significantly refined their techniques over the subsequent 150 years—ether made patients throw up and was flammable enough to cause mid-surgery explosions—there are still outstanding questions about how anesthesia works. Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for refine
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Verb
  • Canales’ first year came with little-to-no expectations, and the team improved three games from rock bottom (2-15 in 2023).
    Mike Kaye September 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The series builds on The Star's efforts to improve coverage of local communities.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • He is known for his advocacy in advancing preventive healthcare models, with an emphasis on the role of lifestyle interventions in managing chronic diseases and enhancing overall well-being.
    Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025

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