sharpen

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“We are moving with urgency to improve execution, drive efficiencies, and sharpen our customer offering,” Barr said in a statement.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Adjust the acid if needed; a final flick of lemon or pickle juice can sharpen everything into focus.

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

The company said it would seek to sharpen its focus on biopharmaceutical customers, as revenue from that segment surpassed that from traditional therapies last year for the first time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

I immediately embarked on a crash program to sharpen my tennis skills and get in shape, physically and mentally.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane