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How to use sharp-edged in a sentence

A sob rose in her throat, and broke from her lips transformed into a trembling, sharp, glad cry.

THE BONDBOYGEORGE W. (GEORGE WASHINGTON) OGDEN

It was one of those long moments that makes a fellow draw his breath sharp when he thinks about it afterward.

RAW GOLDBERTRAND W. SINCLAIR

Mrs. Vivian had hardly spoken when the sharp little vibration of her door-bell was heard in the hall.

CONFIDENCEHENRY JAMES

Whatever you do, don't write a word to that Carr friend of yours; he's as sharp as a two-edged sword.

ELSTER'S FOLLYMRS. HENRY WOOD

The farmer told him it was six miles; "but," he added, "you must ride sharp, or you will get a wet jacket before you reach it."

A month later, he turned sharp round, ere half a morning walk was completed, and stumped back to the house.

I played up one octave, and then I wished to go on by placing my first finger on F sharp.

Madame Lebrun grew a trifle hysterical; Robert called his brother some sharp, hard names.

There is a sharp curve in the permanent way outside the station, so that a train is on you all of a sudden.

His face was hidden beneath a beard of bristling, bushy red, and he had a sharp hook nose and small, bright eyes.

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OCTOBER 26, 1985