sharpen

Example Sentences

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“This time, I wasn’t 17 years old, going through my first heartbreak, crying at the piano and a song just flies out. I had to sharpen my songwriting skills and my singing skills,” Rodrigo said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The latest move would allow the company to further sharpen its focus on higher‑growth beauty, personal care, and wellness categories.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Republicans held a retreat at Trump’s Doral resort in Florida earlier this week to figure out their policy agenda for the rest of the year and sharpen their message ahead of the midterm elections.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2026

Capital outflows are likely to sharpen Bank Indonesia’s focus on stabilizing the rupiah, said ANZ economist Raymond Yeung.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

We had to wait for someone to bring a knife to sharpen it because Miss Engel is not allowed to leave me by myself.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein