sharpen

Example Sentences

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The latest move would allow the company to further sharpen its focus on higher‑growth beauty, personal care, and wellness categories.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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

Republicans held a retreat at Trump’s Doral resort in Florida earlier this week to figure out their policy agenda for the rest of the year and sharpen their message ahead of the midterm elections.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2026

Capital outflows are likely to sharpen Bank Indonesia’s focus on stabilizing the rupiah, said ANZ economist Raymond Yeung.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

In the future, if I wanted to disguise myself as effectively as the wights, I’d have to sharpen my acting skills.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs