1.   In addition to dispensing cash, these so-called venture catalysts provide plenty of advice to help entrepreneurs hone their strategies, develop their markets and recruit management talent.

2.   The timeslot strategy has been honed sufficiently to be the key force in scheduling midseason replacement shows.

3.   Those strategies were honed when it took years for a startup to make an impact in its industry.

4.   But while technology stocks outperformed, Internet service providers fell back as investors hone their strategies in the fledging new economy.

5.   From upstarts to corporate behemoths, companies across multiple industries are honing their strategies and lining up their allies, sometimes befriending opposing sides to hedge their risks.

6.   Kinja and his three teammates trained together for only one month, while other teams at the games have honed strategy over years.