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Recent Examples of sharpen
The exit comes as global agencies face growing criticism for relying on offshore models that some African leaders and policymakers say misread local realities — a debate sharpened just this year by Afreximbank’s public break with Fitch.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 4 May 2026
Keep your tone steady, and let flexibility sharpen your next move forward with confidence and clear intention.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Throw in the rise of AI—and mounting uncertainty about whether some entry-level jobs will even exist in the future—and questions have sharpened about whether colleges and universities have adapted fast enough to meet shifting workforce needs.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 May 2026
The skills learned or sharpened in these classes can be lifesaving.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 2 May 2026
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 4 May 2026
Keep your tone steady, and let flexibility sharpen your next move forward with confidence and clear intention.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Throw in the rise of AI—and mounting uncertainty about whether some entry-level jobs will even exist in the future—and questions have sharpened about whether colleges and universities have adapted fast enough to meet shifting workforce needs.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 May 2026
The skills learned or sharpened in these classes can be lifesaving.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpen
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Software and computer systems design payrolls have been grinding lower recently, as have those of computer and electronics manufacturers.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Garbage disposals can grind small pieces of food and granules; however, large, hard and fibrous foods will cause clogs and residue over time in the disposal.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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To hone this look, honor the original architectural details in your own home.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Miami Hurricanes blitzed him a lot (60 pass-rush snaps), and Scott honed this skill, learning how to disguise and time up blitzes.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The real difficulty is knowing where to begin, but our experts have selected a couple of favorites to whet your appetite.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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But the slightly slanted exterior architecture is just a way to whet your architectural appetite.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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“Sharpen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpen. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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