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sharpen

[shahr-puhn] / ˈʃɑr pən /




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“This productivity plan is about taking the next, disciplined step to enhance efficiency, sharpen our strategic focus, and deliver stronger, more consistent performance.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Fortunately, these two disciplines—focus and endurance—are different from talent, since they can be acquired and sharpened through training,” he writes.

From The Wall Street Journal

The question of the value of farmers’ loyalty sharpened in the fall of 2025 when the U.S.

From Salon

Carbon steel gives a sharper edge than stainless steel, and it’s easier to sharpen, but the blade rusts easily.

From The Wall Street Journal

The closing portion of “Sentimental Value” sharpens perspective, informing us that Trier’s film isn’t so much about the ties that bind as it is the unconventional methods of communication used to shorten their length.

From Salon