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sharpen

[shahr-puhn] / ˈʃɑr pən /




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Borthwick has pledged to raise the bar in training to prepare the group for the showdown in Rome, with a focus on sharpening their attacking edge in opposition territory.

From BBC

The cereal shift is part of a broader effort by Target to sharpen its merchandise assortment and rebuild momentum after several uneven years marked by weaker discretionary spending and operational challenges in stores.

From The Wall Street Journal

Papa John’s is making progress on its turnaround strategy as it works to reinforce its brand health, sharpen its value proposition, build its innovation pipeline and enhance customer experience, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I have to sharpen some plow points. You can work the blower on the forge for me.”

From Literature

She stars in a new version of the play by Erin Cressida Wilson that compresses the action and sharpens the language to a razor’s edge.

From Los Angeles Times