sharpen

Example Sentences

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By using each outcome to sharpen our edge we can better position ourselves for what comes next.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The author is also fond of coining terms to sharpen his argument.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Adjust the acid if needed; a final flick of lemon or pickle juice can sharpen everything into focus.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

The difference is that in prediction markets, people are wagering actual money, which tends to sharpen the mind in ways that answering a pollster’s call during dinner does not.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

I pass the days as productively as I can: trying to stay clean, sharpen my aim, and keep my lip buttoned from Vespers till breakfast.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver