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Recent Examples of sharpen
From her health care and education advocacy to children’s television production and a new podcast that further sharpens the picture of her own family, Michelle Obama is a caregiving powerhouse.
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Celeste Little, Parents, 22 July 2025
Meanwhile, Larsson, who before PVH worked at H&M, Old Navy and Ralph Lauren Corp., sharpened his strategic focus on Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 21 July 2025
Becoming battle-tested sharpened their combat abilities; Pusha T learned how to skillfully decapitate rappers, while Malice’s God-fearing ways served as his sole compass in the fog of war.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 21 July 2025
This takes many forms, such as advisory boards and customer summits, and experience has taught me that this input can sharpen your product roadmap and positioning, accelerate deals and improve conversions.
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—Meghan Keough, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Celeste Little, Parents, 22 July 2025
Meanwhile, Larsson, who before PVH worked at H&M, Old Navy and Ralph Lauren Corp., sharpened his strategic focus on Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 21 July 2025
Becoming battle-tested sharpened their combat abilities; Pusha T learned how to skillfully decapitate rappers, while Malice’s God-fearing ways served as his sole compass in the fog of war.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 21 July 2025
This takes many forms, such as advisory boards and customer summits, and experience has taught me that this input can sharpen your product roadmap and positioning, accelerate deals and improve conversions.
5.
—Meghan Keough, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpen
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The rally in Mainland markets continued to grind higher, underpinned by policy support and strong technical momentum.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The grinding insurgencies that followed the collapse of the Soviet Union demanded more and more armor to protect troops from roadside bombs.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, more senior staff will have greater bandwidth to help juniors hone their judgement and instincts.—
Jeff Berkowitz,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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There is an unmistakable finesse here, a precision that Sullivan, who graduated from Tulane with a degree in finance and management, honed at the Culinary Institute of America.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Some big questions will have to wait for the show’s release—but until then, there’s plenty to whet the appetites of Stranger Things fans.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
17 July 2025
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Watching that Champions League has whetted Zubimendi’s appetite for his first appearance at the Emirates Stadium.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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“Sharpen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpen. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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