refine

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Recent Examples of refine Three years later, Noyes retired and sold the business to Harrell, who has further refined Say Cheese’s offerings and service over the past 26 years. Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025 The 6-foot-10, 230-pound Condon led UF with seven double-doubles and has an NBA future, yet also could use another season to refine his game. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2025 Western powers say Iran is refining uranium to a high degree of fissile purity beyond what is justifiable for a civilian energy programme and close to the level suitable for an atomic bomb. Guy Faulconbridge and Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025 There are three temperature settings to choose from, and the cooling option works similarly to an ice roller—offering cooling benefits that soothe swelling, refresh tired eyes, and refine the look of pores. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for refine
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Verb
  • Sporting improved to 2-6-1 in MLS regular-season play, winning its second match of 2025.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2025
  • If each of us could do one small good deed daily, the world would be improved.
    Maria Zimina, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • His mission is to democratize AI, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can leverage automation to enhance productivity and efficiency.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025

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