sharpening

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That also means sharpening human traits like interpersonal skills, relationship-building skills and selling skills.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Blank Street has spent several years refining its menu, sharpening its brand identity and developing a hospitality experience that can be scaled, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

To stabilize the company’s snacks division, “we are taking decisive action, focused on sharpening our value, new product innovation and in-market execution,” Beekhuizen said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Borthwick has pledged to raise the bar in training to prepare the group for the showdown in Rome, with a focus on sharpening their attacking edge in opposition territory.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

He was sitting in his chair, sharpening his mean instruments and putting extra sting into his medicines.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou