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sharpen

[shahr-puhn] / ˈʃɑr pən /




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That prospect sharpens the contradiction at the heart of South African Test cricket.

From BBC

Instead of directly sharpening focus, the drugs appear to increase engagement with tasks.

From Science Daily

Investors said Nestlé is overdue a shake-up and should also sharpen its governance after two chaotic CEO changes in a year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Characters who could sharpen the story into something even more emotionally potent are left in the dust as mere stepping stones to propel the film’s central narrative.

From Salon

The label is meant to be provocative, but also to sharpen the conversation.

From Science Daily