refine

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Recent Examples of refine Amazon is currently trialing the glasses with delivery drivers in North America and plans to refine the technology before a wider rollout. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025 Each layer and appliqué was placed to follow the body softly; never heavy, always refined. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025 The shop has been restoring and refining shorter wheelbase G-Wagens for years now, with the LWB Cabrio being its first stab at a longer one. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025 The piece included a sinuous collar with rounded volumes, refined by long sleeves and horn buttons. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for refine
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Verb
  • This helps improve posture and stability, according to the brand, though the sneakers have an ergonomic insole that provides arch support, too.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The report calls on leaders to focus on green solutions that can also improve health outcomes, and warns that political backsliding on climate commitments will only cause more harm.
    Simmone Shah, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The research team revealed that the findings of the study offer new insights into enhancing the performance of electrochemical systems, including batteries, fuel cells, and sensors.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025

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