sharpen

Example Sentences

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“Star players absolutely helped sharpen our instincts as producers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

In late April, Diller said IAC would change its name to People Incorporated, reduce staff and sharpen its focus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“Our challenges, while not systemic, highlight where we must sharpen our operational edge,” Chief Operating Officer Dan Janki told employees in a memo this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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

As soon as the cold water hit his stomach he felt the hunger sharpen, as it had before, and he stood and held his abdomen until the hunger cramps receded.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen