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Recent Examples of sharpen
The argument sharpens when the archive stops handing over anything as clean as confession.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Along with the Multivan underneath it, the California gets a new look, sharpened interface and improved driver-assistance package.
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
In sharpening its strategy geared toward continual growth in women’s sports, the Big Ten will consider every idea that comes its way.
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Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
But events in students’ lifetimes also played a role in sharpening their opinions.
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Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Along with the Multivan underneath it, the California gets a new look, sharpened interface and improved driver-assistance package.
—
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
In sharpening its strategy geared toward continual growth in women’s sports, the Big Ten will consider every idea that comes its way.
—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
But events in students’ lifetimes also played a role in sharpening their opinions.
—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sharpen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpen
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So Norway’s chefs brought their own coffee beans and grind every morning.
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If tension surfaces in a chat or client meeting, ground yourself by restating the facts, then suggest a next step everyone can accept.
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Storytelling expert Samantha Packman helped the young innovators hone their confidence in their business narrative.
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The film was of course directed by a filmmaker who honed his craft and built an audience on a Google/YouTube platform, while influencers themselves are expected to use more AI tools in the coming year.
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The vermouth’s herbal notes blend with the bitter tonic for a refreshing way to whet the palate before a meal.
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Some of the Summertime launch‘s most delicious harvests have already sold out, so don’t think too long or too hard about it before snagging everything that catches your eye… and whets your appetite.
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“Sharpen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpen. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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