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Recent Examples of sharpen
Some evidence suggests that awe might sharpen your thinking too.
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Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024
Harris’s running mate, Tim Walz, also has sharpened his attack and has begun to hurl personal zingers at Trump.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
The competitive dynamic among streamers has sharpened Netflix’s hunger.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
This experience sharpened my ability to anticipate customer desires while reminding me that tastes evolve over time.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Alisa Hrustic, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024
Harris’s running mate, Tim Walz, also has sharpened his attack and has begun to hurl personal zingers at Trump.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
The competitive dynamic among streamers has sharpened Netflix’s hunger.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
This experience sharpened my ability to anticipate customer desires while reminding me that tastes evolve over time.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpen
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Limestone and clay are ground up and fed into a very long rotating kiln heated to about 1,450C (2,640F).Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Routines ground us in the here and now and remind us of things within our control that do not have to change.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The tools used to hone disinformation in elections are here to stay.Diane Brady, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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The traditionally Mexican distillate is derived from the agave plant, often using methods that have been honed across generations, with varieties that impart flavors ranging from smoky to earthy and acidic.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Here are some classic titles to whet your appetite for the season ahead.Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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White papers, blogs, and web content all provide a means to whet the appetites of buyers, but marketing sales teams should be working in perfect step.Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Sharpen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpen. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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