sharpen

Example Sentences

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“I’m always looking for ways to sharpen my acumen, if you will.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

A remarkably preserved fossil from Argentina is helping scientists sharpen the picture of how snakes evolved.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

"We have some of the best human capital anywhere in the world. We just need to sharpen it with more training," Ruto added.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

As soon as the cold water hit his stomach he felt the hunger sharpen, as it had before, and he stood and held his abdomen until the hunger cramps receded.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen