Discipline is the refined fire by which talent becomes ability. From LearnThat.org. [Roy L. Smith]
refine sugar. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
refine a design or pattern. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
refine a method of analysis. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
refine one's style of writing. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
refine paper stock. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
In fact, the dictionary makes this characterization of the word refine. From Wordnik.com. [GOPers, McCain Camp Complain That Press Favors Obama!] Reference
Apple continues to refine App Store … - … and we use the word refine very loosely. From Wordnik.com. [Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now] Reference
Three days ago I would have been certain that people in the media knew what the word refine means. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Reiterates: Combat Troops Out Of Iraq In 16 Months] Reference
Should Obama have used anything close to "refine" - anything that suggests wavering?. From Wordnik.com. [News Orgs Already Getting It Wrong On Obama's Iraq Remarks] Reference
But again, Obama did use that word refine and held a second press conference. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 3, 2008] Reference
But, again, Obama did use that word refine and held this second press conference. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 3, 2008] Reference
Suddenly, "refine" no longer means to fine-tune or subtly improve. From Wordnik.com. [McCain Campaign Falsely Asserts That Obama "Changed His Mind" On Iraq] Reference
Indicate your respect for conservative convictions and try to 'refine' your own. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-11-01] Reference
Mantashe said the ANC would not change employment equity policies but might "refine" them. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
So today, Obama suggests that he might indeed "refine" his proposed timeline for withdrawal. From Wordnik.com. [I’m Confused - Swampland - TIME.com] Reference
In the period in which I knew him, Kurtz worked hard to simplify his method, to "refine" it. From Wordnik.com. [Craig K. Comstock: Remembering A Buddhist Psychotherapy Pioneer] Reference
The show hasn't even aired yet and NBC may give the series a break to 'refine' its direction. From Wordnik.com. [Tube Bits For 09/11/07] Reference
The cheese stands alone, in this entry: way to 'refine' your point by only posting one cake ?. From Wordnik.com. [I Think the Baker Used Too Much Oil...] Reference
The companies say they hope to "refine" other provisions in the bill, which they don't specify. From Wordnik.com. [Technology Firms Support Privacy Bill] Reference
He characterized the "refine" remarks as a "softening" of the Obama campaign policy towards Iraq. From Wordnik.com. [McCain Campaign Falsely Asserts That Obama "Changed His Mind" On Iraq] Reference
And David helped me kind of refine the background vocals, and it just came together perfectly, I think. From Wordnik.com. [Mike Ragogna: A Postcard From California : A Conversation with The Beach Boys' Al Jardine] Reference
He said he might -- quote -- "refine" his plans after meeting with military commanders in Iraq later this summer. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 3, 2008] Reference
Instead the MSM collectively create an all-new definition for "refine": to shift to a different position or change course. From Wordnik.com. [McCain Campaign Falsely Asserts That Obama "Changed His Mind" On Iraq] Reference
But I thought critisism of Obama was based on him wanting to "refine" his plan away from a 16 month withdrawal timetable!?. From Wordnik.com. [McCain Surrogate: He Might Withdraw From Iraq Sooner Than Obama!] Reference
When he says "refine," clearly he doesn't really mean "refine" because simply nobody at Versailles just says what they mean. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Suggests He May "Continue To Refine" Iraq Policies] Reference
Madison -- that's to say, the sent it to committee, but not to -- not to bury it, but to kind of refine it and bring it back. From Wordnik.com. [Original Meanings: Politics and Ideas in the Making of the Constitution] Reference
July 10th, 2008 at 9: 23 pm the only thing Mccant should refine is his shuffle board technique http://www. youtube.com/watch?. From Wordnik.com. [Is McCain About to ‘Refine’ His Withdrawal Plan, Too? « Antiwar.com Blog] Reference
MCN: What do you mean by "refine" the relationship?. From Wordnik.com. [Multichannel News: Business News] Reference
Perhaps "refine" was an improper word, let's go with. From Wordnik.com. [Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz] Reference
Nine and a half years into a war and they are now trying to "refine" our goals. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! Buzz US: Top Stories] Reference
Then to make matters worse, we "refine" the American products, making them even better. From Wordnik.com. [Shiloh Musings] Reference
Ericsson says the sale will help it "refine" its services business, noting that with its. From Wordnik.com. [Unstrung:] Reference
Is it then not beyond the realms of possibility that Kenny wants to 'refine' the process FF has begun?. From Wordnik.com. [The Cedar Lounge Revolution] Reference
As they relay such a story, people often "refine" and "perfect" the tale to make it more compelling, he said. From Wordnik.com. [Omaha World-Herald > Frontpage] Reference
If you don't like the results Zemanta is giving you, you can hit "refine" to see a new set of recommendations. From Wordnik.com. [WordPress.com News] Reference
How fast President-elect Obama has decided to begin to "refine" his agenda from the promises he made on the campaign. From Wordnik.com. [Planet SUSE] Reference
He did use that word refine this morning. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 3, 2008] Reference
"refine" it by adding such sublimated ingredients as modern speculation has supplied. From Wordnik.com. [A Candid Examination of Theism] Reference
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