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sharpen

[shahr-puhn] / ˈʃɑr pən /




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Characters who could sharpen the story into something even more emotionally potent are left in the dust as mere stepping stones to propel the film’s central narrative.

From Salon

The label is meant to be provocative, but also to sharpen the conversation.

From Science Daily

Price sensitivity has sharpened, tastes have localized and domestic competitors have learned how to iterate at speed.

From MarketWatch

When Nike makes “Mind” shoes to “sharpen the wearer’s senses.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Some are practical: sharpening knives, roasting fruit, keeping a tasting journal.

From Salon