sharpen

Example Sentences

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Fortunately, we saw enough to sharpen up a list of favorites.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“Spencer Pratt is using AI the way it should be used, which is to sharpen reality,” said Matt Klink, an L.A.-based Republican political consultant.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

That feedback loop helps sharpen the framework, strengthens future calls, and keeps the focus on actual outcomes rather than on the story behind them.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The group earlier this month set out plans to streamline distribution and sharpen leadership as it looks to weather the storms affecting the spirits sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Kids who sharpen their pencils, go to the board to do math problems, and open their books to read a poem.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper