sharpen

Example Sentences

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“Star players absolutely helped sharpen our instincts as producers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“Today’s announcement reflects our intention to further sharpen our portfolio, increase our focus on technologies where we see the strongest long-term growth opportunities and drive sustained, innovation-led differentiation,” said Syensqo Chief Executive Mike Radossich.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“Spencer Pratt is using AI the way it should be used, which is to sharpen reality,” said Matt Klink, an L.A.-based Republican political consultant.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Grove dumped his thoughts into marble composition notebooks to sharpen his thinking, said Richard S. Tedlow, a Harvard Business School professor emeritus who was granted access to those journals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

They’re the other two student volunteers who come here on Thursdays to help the librarians process returned materials, reshelve books, and sharpen pencils.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day