sharpen

Example Sentences

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The author is also fond of coining terms to sharpen his argument.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Not enough to announce itself, just enough to sharpen the whole composition with salt and acid.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

“This time, I wasn’t 17 years old, going through my first heartbreak, crying at the piano and a song just flies out. I had to sharpen my songwriting skills and my singing skills,” Rodrigo said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

A subsidy can cushion demand and sharpen marketing; it can’t manufacture newborns.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“I have to sharpen some plow points. You can work the blower on the forge for me.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls