sharpen

Example Sentences

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The author is also fond of coining terms to sharpen his argument.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“We are moving with urgency to improve execution, drive efficiencies, and sharpen our customer offering,” Barr said in a statement.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 14, 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

The atmosphere should probably sharpen your ears and restrain me to concentrate on those aspects which are tasty, edifying and constructive.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela