sharpen

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In late April, Diller said IAC would change its name to People Incorporated, reduce staff and sharpen its focus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Fortunately, we saw enough to sharpen up a list of favorites.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Well, that is when dividend investors need to download the 10-K and sharpen their pencils.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Brian Evanko, the company’s president and incoming chief executive, said the moves “reflect a deliberate strategy to sharpen our focus on our core platforms.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“It literally means,” María says, answering for her dad, “‘Stone without water doesn’t sharpen in the forge.’”

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya