sharpening
- present participle of sharpen.
Example Sentences
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“This is a fast-moving space, and we’re sharpening our focus on the initiatives that matter most for customers, so we can move faster on what counts.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Instead, it seemed to wake the herbs up, sharpening their edges and giving the whole thing just enough brightness to keep the carbs from feeling sleepy.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
"He campaigned in black and white, sharpening differences," said researcher Juan Alvarez at the Caro y Cuervo Institute.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
To see her teammates Jordan Woolery keep flaunting her flashy slash line and Taylor Tinsley sharpening her wicked arsenal of pitches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
There’s a man in goggles pumping his sharpening wheel, a dull ax shrieking against its surface.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
