sharpen

Example Sentences

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“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

Republicans held a retreat at Trump’s Doral resort in Florida earlier this week to figure out their policy agenda for the rest of the year and sharpen their message ahead of the midterm elections.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2026

If that happens, “people should start to sharpen their pencils,” he says.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Last month, the company halted production of gin and vodka brands at its distillery in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, in order to "sharpen" the businesses focus.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Papa helps me sharpen them with his knife, and he doesn’t question me about my writing.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani