sharpen

Example Sentences

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Not enough to announce itself, just enough to sharpen the whole composition with salt and acid.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 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

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

That looming deadline fueled a sense of urgency in Washington and Taipei and prompted both to sharpen their strategy and invest in their arsenals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

We sharpen their ears to the malicious, hardly audible buzz of the smaller shells that are not easily distinguishable.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque