well-honed

Entertainment predominates, but entertainment with smarts, and a well-honed edge.

'Margin Call': Thrills, Chills of Financial Ills Joe Morgenstern 2011

The vehicle took plenty of man hours, good design and well-honed math skills, but the end result proves that future-forward vehicles can be built with the technology of today.

300% More Efficient Saturn VUE Wins EcoCAR Challenge | Inhabitat 2009

At the end of their rigorous and lengthy process of training, and when they have achieved full operational status, these individuals possess a wealth of knowledge and have well-honed and acute mental and physical skills.

Aviation English – Necessary Language Skills For Aircraft Operators « Esl Articles « Articles « Literacy News 2009

His tales of embarrassment at the playground gate and attempts at teenage poetry are highlights of a well-honed set.

This week's new comedy 2011

In probably his best role to date, Logue put his well-honed comedic and dramatic skills to use in depicting the lost soul that was Hank Dolworth, whose self-destructiveness was both pitiful and sympathetic.

Emmys: TVGuide.com's Picks for Lead Actor in a Drama 2011

But this chronic absence of honest and open government was offset by another factor: Gaddafi's well-honed ability to manipulate people and events.

Gaddafi: a vicious, sinister despot driven out on tidal wave of hatred 2011

But this chronic absence of honest and open government was offset by another factor: Gaddafi's well-honed ability to manipulate people and events.

Gaddafi: a vicious, sinister despot driven out on tidal wave of hatred 2011

The style of his work can be judged from a review of Liaisons, which praised a racy, colloquial and accurate translation, a concise, well-honed, elegant introduction and helpful and informative notes.

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But this chronic absence of honest and open government was offset by another factor: Gaddafi's well-honed ability to manipulate people and events.

Gaddafi: a vicious, sinister despot driven out on tidal wave of hatred 2011

His slow, slightly drawling voice disguises a properly agile comic mind, and as you might expect, he comes out with a constant stream of very funny, well-honed jokes.

This week's new comedy: Edinburgh special 2011