- present participle of sharpen.
sharpening
Example Sentences
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Joseph Adinolfi broke down the factors leading to the sharpening of the Treasury-yield curve, how rising long-term rates affect investors and what may lie ahead.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
“We are consistently aligning our offering with customer demand and further sharpening our model portfolio,” said Matthias Becker, member of the executive board for sales and marketing at Porsche.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Instead, it seemed to wake the herbs up, sharpening their edges and giving the whole thing just enough brightness to keep the carbs from feeling sleepy.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
"He campaigned in black and white, sharpening differences," said researcher Juan Alvarez at the Caro y Cuervo Institute.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 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
