Can you sharpen the image?
The lecture sharpened my understanding of the topic.
The outlines of the mountains sharpened as we got closer.
Recent Examples on the WebBut, in turn, there’s also a lot that older professionals can learn from their younger colleagues to sharpen their own toolkit.—Janet Markoff, Fortune, 18 May 2024 But even for news junkies, Holzer delivers information that sharpens and deepens understanding, surely a boon to all.—Nancy Princenthal, New York Times, 16 May 2024 Preller with financial guardrails, though, has sharpened the spotlight on his ability to be a deal maker who can keep an eye on the books and farm at the same time.—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2024 An understanding of how democracies function and malfunction can stay with children and adolescents for life, sharpening their worldview and lending them a moral compass.—Boaz Dvir, TIME, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for sharpen
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