Example Sentences

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"Each galaxy can therefore be placed into the correct slice of cosmic time, sharpening the map's resolution."

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

That also means sharpening human traits like interpersonal skills, relationship-building skills and selling skills.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Blank Street has spent several years refining its menu, sharpening its brand identity and developing a hospitality experience that can be scaled, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Hooligan is equally audacious, with a rhythm track built from the sound of sharpening knives and snatches of cinematic strings that somehow leads into a dizzying falsetto chorus.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

As her long ocean journey continued, Roz passed the time by sharpening her skills of echolocation.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown