sharper

Example Sentences

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On days when students were sharper than usual, they completed more of their goals and often aimed higher, especially with academic work.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had forecast a sharper 1.1% advance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

“We’re here to make the Chrysler brand feel unexpected again, sharper, unapologetic and, yeah, a lot more attitude than people expect from a minivan brand,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The sharper declines tend to come later, after market participants begin to concede.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Jennifer shoots me a steplook, sharper than normal, and pours another glass of water.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson