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sharpen

[shahr-puhn] / ˈʃɑr pən /




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But when it came to AI, the biggest current threat was human bad actors using artificial intelligence to sharpen their hacks, rather than AI systems themselves going rogue, he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Some teenagers are already using artificial intelligence to tackle homework, revise for exams and sharpen coursework.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Declining butterfly populations sharpen Ms. Korsgaard’s sense of urgency.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

Only months after the attacks, Spike Lee took on 9/11 with a boldness that only 15 years of provocative filmmaking — and a lifetime of loving New York — could sharpen into an artist.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

While Bobby had no hope of placing among the top contenders, he was eager to continue his winning streak, aware that the opportunity to compete against stronger players would sharpen his game.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The company said the deal sharpens its focus and capital allocation in the U.S., where it is continuing to invest in 5G and fiber networks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

“It’s the epitome of iron sharpens iron,” Adams said when asked about McDuffie.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026

Their crunch interrupts the softness of the turkey, cheese and sauces; their salt seasons the sandwich; and their pucker sharpens the lemon mayo and smoky-sweet romesco.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

That contrast sharpens Rotterdam's concern about losing energy intensive industry to regions with looser rules and cheaper power.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

He insists it sharpens the mind the way a whetstone sharpens a blade.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

The knives were being sharpened on Maresca after a Community Shield humbling by Mikel Arteta's Gunners in August but City have responded in superb fashion with seven straight victories in all competitions.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

Your appetite has been sharpened by sun, distance and swimming, and what you unwrap tastes less like something that survived the journey than something that has been quietly getting ready for you.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

"Competition in the global automotive market has sharpened noticeably," BMW finance boss Walter Mertl said, adding that the company would let an unspecified number of people go to bring costs down.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

Recent reporting on the Minneapolis Police Department’s response to the surge has sharpened this point.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

Finely groomed purple and black feathers sprouted from its slender arms, and each razor-like claw on its feet had been shined and sharpened.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

She did this countless times across her decades of unwavering support for the queer community, softening and sharpening her humor according to the severity of whatever topic she waded into.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

The results come at a pivotal time for Alibaba, which has been sharpening its focus on AI.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

They are relying more heavily on their networks, learning how to use AI and sharpening their communication skills and personal qualities — such as coachability, curiosity and reliability — to find work and stay employed.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

The foundations of Glave's recent progress has come from a focus on sharpening the first 40 metres of his race.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

“After you sign,” said Inkpots, sharpening a quill.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin


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