sharpen

Example Sentences

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Fortunately, we saw enough to sharpen up a list of favorites.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“May this persecution, like the thorns that afflicted Paul, sharpen our courage and make our faith as solid as a rock.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The venture, the biggest attempt yet by Google to sell and monetize its own chips to external parties, will sharpen a rivalry with Nvidia, the market leader in AI computing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Well, that is when dividend investors need to download the 10-K and sharpen their pencils.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“New friend,” Alexander agreed, pausing to sharpen a pencil.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood