sharpen

Example Sentences

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Adjust the acid if needed; a final flick of lemon or pickle juice can sharpen everything into focus.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

“This time, I wasn’t 17 years old, going through my first heartbreak, crying at the piano and a song just flies out. I had to sharpen my songwriting skills and my singing skills,” Rodrigo said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The latest move would allow the company to further sharpen its focus on higher‑growth beauty, personal care, and wellness categories.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

That looming deadline fueled a sense of urgency in Washington and Taipei and prompted both to sharpen their strategy and invest in their arsenals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Captain Smith finds me using a hatchet to sharpen palisade post tips.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone