sharpen
verb (used with or without object)
sharpening
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present participleof sharpen.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The tone over the Falkland Islands dispute has been sharpening in Argentina from well before President Javier Milei's late-night national address on sanctions earlier this week.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
They are relying more heavily on their networks, learning how to use AI and sharpening their communication skills and personal qualities — such as coachability, curiosity and reliability — to find work and stay employed.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
"For now, people are sharpening their swords and firming up their positions," auto analyst Stefan Bratzel of the Centre of Automotive Management told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
“We are consistently aligning our offering with customer demand and further sharpening our model portfolio,” said Matthias Becker, member of the executive board for sales and marketing at Porsche.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
After a couple of minutes he settled outside the Waystone, set up his sharpening wheel and began to grind a knife.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
