A sharpened knife cuts more cleanly. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
A sharpened pencil. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
He blinked and his expression sharpened, looking around him, taking in the empty room without comprehension. From Wordnik.com. [The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters]
The farmer's half-amused expression sharpened a bit. From Wordnik.com. [Ordeal of Richard Feverel — Complete] Reference
The disapproving expression sharpened into accusation. From Wordnik.com. [Captives Of The Night]
Nor would the Maid let us have her sword sharpened for her. From Wordnik.com. [A Heroine of France] Reference
"Against whom is thy sword sharpened, and against whom is thy purpose so keen?". From Wordnik.com. [The Story of Sigurd the Volsung] Reference
That his armor was polished, his sword sharpened, and that his horse was glossy and fed and newly shod. From Wordnik.com. [The Dragons of Krynn]
No, the sentence was already passed, the sword sharpened, the angels given orders, for the overthrow of Jerusalem. From Wordnik.com. [Epistle Sermons, Vol. II Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost] Reference
We go on like this a bit until I have a knife defined as a sharpened metal blade with some sort of handle, used to cut with. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-09-01] Reference
Ah-now he was actually being taken seriously, he saw with grim satisfaction as his father's expression sharpened dramatically. From Wordnik.com. [The Bellini Bride]
If the artworks weren't given back, then the pencils would be "sharpened". From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-09-01] Reference
Leaving the mare to be "sharpened" we strolled through the town in contemplative mood. From Wordnik.com. [Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81.] Reference
A titbit from his master's hand, even the fratricide, who himself held the sword sharpened to kill, shuddered at the sight and sound. From Wordnik.com. [Complete Project Gutenberg Georg Ebers Works] Reference
So that kind of sharpened my ear for melody in voice. From Wordnik.com. [! Exclaim.ca - News] Reference
I say, by-the-by, have you had your sword sharpened? ". From Wordnik.com. [For Fortune and Glory A Story of the Soudan War] Reference
Gen. Petraeus said the mission in Afghanistan has been "sharpened" by Mr. Obama and is pretty straightforward. From Wordnik.com. [The Washington Times stories: Latest Headlines] Reference
The spokesman said Berlusconi's pain had "sharpened" a bit, and that an old neck problem was also causing him pain. From Wordnik.com. [CTV News RSS Feed] Reference
I guess Mark first, in your prepared commentary you talked about you know how you kind of sharpened up the messaging. From Wordnik.com. [Healthcare Sector and Stocks Analysis from Seeking Alpha] Reference
Well, PC Magazine says the company has now "sharpened" that release time frame, burying the prospect of a 2009 launch. From Wordnik.com. [Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now] Reference
Paolo Bonaiuti said Wednesday that Berlusconi's pain had "sharpened" a bit, and that an old nexk problem was also causing him pain. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
Paolo Bonaiuti said Wednesday that Berlusconi's pain had "sharpened" a bit, and that an old neck problem was also causing him pain. From Wordnik.com. [Home] Reference
"sharpened" for the frozen coat of mail which enveloped the earth. From Wordnik.com. [The Cross and the Shamrock Or, How To Defend The Faith. An Irish-American Catholic Tale Of Real Life, Descriptive Of The Temptations, Sufferings, Trials, And Triumphs Of The Children Of St. Patrick In The Great Republic Of Washington. A Book For The Entertainment And Special Instructions Of The Catholic Male And Female Servants Of The United States.] Reference
"sharpened" to ever be able to operate one of these things properly??. From Wordnik.com. [Word Magazine - Comments] Reference
"sharpened" a bit, and that an old neck problem was also causing him pain. From Wordnik.com. [msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines] Reference
"sharpened" a bit, and that an old nexk problem was also causing him pain. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
"sharpened", i.e. provided with cutting edges, the shape of which is decisive for good grinding quality and smooth running. From Wordnik.com. [7. Profiles] Reference
Khayelitsha in a systematic way, "Mbeki said, adding that the response of the communities had" sharpened "governments 'obligation to help. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Marshall's father taught him to argue, sharpened his mind. From Wordnik.com. [A Great Original's Lives At The Law] Reference
And then, of course, the photos are cropped and sharpened. From Wordnik.com. [Say ‘Cheese!’ And Now Say ‘Airbrush!’] Reference
The downside: the knives have to be professionally sharpened. From Wordnik.com. [HOME: SHARP AS A... TILE?] Reference
Listen closely: you can hear the sound of knives being sharpened. From Wordnik.com. [Faces Of The Fall] Reference
Menacing thugs twirling sharpened bicycle spokes started closing in. From Wordnik.com. [The Problem With Burma] Reference
The political divide was sharpened by a similar split in the intellectual community. From Wordnik.com. [The Long Shadow Of Vietnam] Reference
The appetite for information has been sharpened by now ubiquitous satellite-TV dishes. From Wordnik.com. [Nibbling At The Net] Reference
As critics sharpened their halberds, Sinead O'Connor offered the president her support. From Wordnik.com. [Let's Talk About Sex] Reference
They sharpened Northwest's pitch and expanded the number of students eligible to choose the school. From Wordnik.com. [Be Careful What You Ask For] Reference
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