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And for those keen to sharpen their botanical know-how, sign up for one of the garden’s many programs, from an introduction to ikebana to meditative botanical drawing classes.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Trump also sharpened his rhetoric toward the E.U., which has for decades been one of the closest U.S. allies.
—Carlo Angerer, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
The drills sharpen military readiness in the area while also rehearsing several armed conflict skills between the U.S. and South Korea in case of dire circumstances.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
Bottom line: Democrats remain in soul-searching mode ahead of 2026, but at least two of the Bay State's more vocal Trump critics are sharpening their messages in the hope that local and national voters will swing back blue.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Trump also sharpened his rhetoric toward the E.U., which has for decades been one of the closest U.S. allies.
—Carlo Angerer, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
The drills sharpen military readiness in the area while also rehearsing several armed conflict skills between the U.S. and South Korea in case of dire circumstances.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
Bottom line: Democrats remain in soul-searching mode ahead of 2026, but at least two of the Bay State's more vocal Trump critics are sharpening their messages in the hope that local and national voters will swing back blue.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharpen
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Many golf fans will be familiar with Kim based on his presence on X, formerly Twitter, but Kim has been grinding hard to get to Augusta National.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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This year, really grinding through a lot of different rosters, lot of different changes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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Other gardens surround historic homes and offer educational events for those looking to hone their green thumb.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
18 Mar. 2025
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Xavier consistently strives for excellence, investing countless hours into honing his craft while demonstrating a deep passion for self-expression and storytelling.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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The nimble British sports cars whetted the appetites of racers, and were just the beginning of the import wave that brought British, German, Italian, and French cars to America.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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Included was Isla, Ness and Sandy’s emotional moment with Jackie; troubled Travis Bugg showing his vulnerable side; Jay and Isla’s passionate kiss; and the return of older brother Cam in the final moment, all whetting your appetite for what lies ahead in season two.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Sharpen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharpen. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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