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sharper

[shahr-per] / ˈʃɑr pər /


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"A lot of people say they feel sharper and their minds are clearer after exercise," says corresponding author J. Nicholas Betley of the University of Pennsylvania.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

On Thursday, according to Beijing’s readout of discussions, Xi warned t he U.S. could trigger conflict if the U.S. mishandled the situation—a slightly sharper version of what China has said before.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

State of the art film stock brought sharper, colour images to audiences.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

A modest rebound in junior tech-industry jobs helped lift greater San Jose to No. 3 from No. 14 a year ago, while a sharper hiring surge in the Tampa-St.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Their claws looked longer and their fangs sharper.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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