sharpen

Example Sentences

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By using each outcome to sharpen our edge we can better position ourselves for what comes next.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Not enough to announce itself, just enough to sharpen the whole composition with salt and acid.

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

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

Magdalys could feel that grim determination sharpen their focus as their shakiness fell away.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older