sharpening

Example Sentences

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“Rising fuel costs are sharpening the case for domestically produced power and for energy independence. ... This is renewable energy’s moment.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

"Each galaxy can therefore be placed into the correct slice of cosmic time, sharpening the map's resolution."

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

“Jaw-jaw is better than war-war,” Harold Macmillan once said, sharpening a phrase coined by Winston Churchill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Joyce asked, her smile sharpening, narrowing, when Bee still didn’t say anything.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith