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Recent Examples of sharpen
In another timeline where none of Puerto Rico’s stars were absent from the tournament, Darell Hernaiz would be in Arizona, sharpening his skills in spring training with the Athletics.
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Maria Torres, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Many digital services have been restored over the past few days, but the Iranian drone strikes could sharpen focus on multi-region replication and backup options, Scott Tindall, partner in the infrastructure and energy team at law firm Hogan Lovells, told me.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
For a less frustrating mowing experience, have mower blades sharpened.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
As Republicans sharpen their attacks on Talarico, GOP lawmakers are also looking to Trump to weigh in on the Cornyn-Paxton runoff, hoping to solidify the party’s position ahead of November.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
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Maria Torres, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Many digital services have been restored over the past few days, but the Iranian drone strikes could sharpen focus on multi-region replication and backup options, Scott Tindall, partner in the infrastructure and energy team at law firm Hogan Lovells, told me.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
For a less frustrating mowing experience, have mower blades sharpened.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
As Republicans sharpen their attacks on Talarico, GOP lawmakers are also looking to Trump to weigh in on the Cornyn-Paxton runoff, hoping to solidify the party’s position ahead of November.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpen
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Many tree care companies offer stump grinding services.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Broncos still have almost two months of pre-draft meetings to conduct and tape to grind, but their areas of interest are slightly clearer, afteeir Payton made clear Denver will take a hard look at repositioning itself at linebacker, running back and tight end.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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There, they were put through the same three drills again at The Cliff, United’s former training ground where so many club legends once honed their craft.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The stage, social, and commentary opportunities are all possibilities rooted in Anderson’s ability to hone his voice and perspective.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Jaresko said taking over any part of Ukraine will only whet Putin’s imperialist appetite.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Her lovely 2022 short film, Bus Girl, received a BAFTA nomination, and that seems to have whet her appetite for more filmmaking and less acting.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Sharpen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpen. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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