sharpen
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edge, grind, hone, stone, strop, whet
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Idrissa Gueye has scarpered, but that void was instantly filled by Mainz midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin - while Moise Kean, goodness knows how, has signed from Juventus to sharpen things up front. — SI.com, "#FreeZouma, Doucoure Hunt Resumes & Coleman Alternative: Everton News Roundup," 5 Aug. 2019 The decision to ban the congresswomen could further sharpen divisions among U.S. Democrats over Israel ahead of the 2020 elections. — CBS News, "Israel denies entry to outspoken Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib," 15 Aug. 2019 The controversy could further sharpen divisions among Democrats over Israel ahead of the 2020 elections. — Lisa Mascaro, Twin Cities, "Israel bars entry of U.S. congresswomen Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib," 15 Aug. 2019 Although their comic zest seldom falters, the topical bite of the books has sharpened. — The Economist, "Mick Herron’s novels are a satirical chronicle of modern Britain," 15 Aug. 2019 O’Connell felt the experience helps sharpen her skills. — Scott Souza, BostonGlobe.com, "NEFC North Shore’s U17 national title has a Pingree touch," 15 Aug. 2019 Here’s telltale sign that your chainsaw needs sharpening. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How To Sharpen Your Chainsaw Like a Pro," 24 July 2019 The affordable housing developer connects high school students with mentors who help sharpen college essays, decipher financial aid forms and hit scholarship deadlines. — Washington Post, "‘They all kind of live through me’: What it means to be first in your family to go to college," 16 June 2019 Kick Axe opened in December 2017 and is more flannel-inflected theme park than bar, its employees communicating via headset about what targets need replacing, which axes need sharpening. — Jonny Diamond, Longreads, "Lumbersexuality, a Sport and a Pastime," 8 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sharpen.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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