has been sharpening
- present perfect progressive of sharpen (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The conglomerate has been sharpening its focus on its core e-commerce and artificial-intelligence businesses—its biggest revenue drivers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
Though an official announcement is likely weeks away and key decisions on the campaign’s headquarters and director remain pending, Biden has been sharpening his reelection pitch at presidential events across the country.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 12, 2023
The European Union has been sharpening its scrutiny of the world’s largest technology companies.
From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 2022
Kellogg has been sharpening its focus on snacks for years.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 21, 2022
He has been sharpening it for my benefit for the last month.
From The Skylark of Space by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)
