sharpen

Example Sentences

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You can sharpen your strengths and prune a position into something that you truly enjoy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“May this persecution, like the thorns that afflicted Paul, sharpen our courage and make our faith as solid as a rock.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The she-wolf Lupa had taught him to sharpen his senses—to trust the instincts that had been guiding him south.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan