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

The IMF called for sharpening cybersecurity measures, as AI-assisted attacks can propagate across sectors like energy and telecom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 7, 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

That room was silent with the fury of avenging angels sharpening their radiance before they strike.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez