as in sharpens
to make sharp or sharper
at the museum they showed us how men used to strop razors with leather bands before the days of disposable blades
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That mindset simplifies his decision-making, sharpens perception and allows his performance to become more instinctive.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
29 May 2026 -
Share a silly story with family to restore warmth, and remember that joy sharpens focus as well as spreadsheets.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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To craft the burger, the team coarsely grinds — twice — the leftover pieces of meat and fat trimmed from either a brisket or shoulder clod, then forms 8-ounce-thick patties, which are rolled in a housemade all-purpose rub and 16-mesh pepper and smoked for two hours.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
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When Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro raises his hand skyward, all on-field action grinds to a halt.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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As certification edges closer, some investors are getting impatient.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Northgate edges Case Grande in baseball semifinal, shuts out Salesian to advance to softball final.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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“Strops.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strops. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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