sharpen
verb (used with or without object)
are sharpening
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present progressiveof sharpen.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"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 sharpening our supply-chain footprint, accelerating the use of advanced technology and automation, and investing in the skills our teams need for the future,” Nike said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
“We are sharpening our supply-chain footprint, accelerating the use of advanced technology and automation, and investing in the skills our teams need for the future,” the statement continued.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 26, 2026
His own actions, along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's well-judged messages as he leads a remarkable feat of mobilisation, are sharpening the national identity of Ukrainians.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2022
Many a winning lottery ticket holder, upon receiving the news, has spent the entire afternoon methodically sharpening pencils; for all we know some are sharpening still, their winnings yet unclaimed.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
