sharpening

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“Rising fuel costs are sharpening the case for domestically produced power and for energy independence. ... This is renewable energy’s moment.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

"Each galaxy can therefore be placed into the correct slice of cosmic time, sharpening the map's resolution."

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

That also means sharpening human traits like interpersonal skills, relationship-building skills and selling skills.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

To stabilize the company’s snacks division, “we are taking decisive action, focused on sharpening our value, new product innovation and in-market execution,” Beekhuizen said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The foggy shapes in the Foe-Glass were sharpening, had become more distinct.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling