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    sharpening

    US /'ʃɑ:pənɪŋ/

    ・

    UK /'ʃɑ:pənɪŋ/

    B1
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo make something more pointed, e.g. a pencil
    Simon likes sharpening Suzie's pencil for her

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    • I was sharpening a knife the other day.

      I was sharpening a knife the other day.

    • I was sharpening a knife the other day.

      I was sharpening a knife the other day.

    B1

    7 Surprising Benefits of Walking Meditation for Calming Your Mind

    09:087 Surprising Benefits of Walking Meditation for Calming Your Mind
    • And this makes it an excellent practice for sharpening concentration, especially if you struggle with mental fog or scattered thinking.

      And this makes it an excellent practice for sharpening concentration, especially if you struggle with mental fog or scattered thinking.

    • And this makes it an excellent practice for sharpening concentration, especially if you struggle with mental fog or scattered thinking.

      And this makes it an excellent practice for sharpening concentration, especially if you struggle with mental fog or scattered thinking.

    B1

    Germany says it has deported dozens of law-breaking Afghans | DW News

    09:52Germany says it has deported dozens of law-breaking Afghans | DW News
    • And those are sharpening European migration and asylum laws, fighting against human trafficking and smuggling, accelerating deportations, strengthening border security at the outer EU boundaries and enabling asylum procedures in third countries.

      And those are sharpening European migration and asylum laws, fighting against human trafficking and smuggling, accelerating deportations, strengthening border security at the outer EU boundaries and enabling asylum procedures in third countries.

    • And those are sharpening European migration and asylum laws, fighting against human trafficking and smuggling, accelerating deportations, strengthening border security at the outer EU boundaries,

      And those are sharpening European migration and asylum laws, fighting against human trafficking and smuggling, accelerating deportations, strengthening border security at the outer EU boundaries,

    B1

    Why Americans are OBSESSED with Starbucks

    18:01Why Americans are OBSESSED with Starbucks
    • Their one-of-a-kind platform perfectly syncs with our mission at Future Proof, which is to empower you all to make the informed decisions that you need to by sharpening your critical thinking skills.

      Their one-of-a-kind platform perfectly syncs with our mission at Future Proof, which is to empower you all to make the informed decisions that you need to by sharpening your critical thinking skills.

    • They're one of a kind platform perfectly syncs with our mission at Future Proof, which is to empower you all to make the informed decisions that you need to by sharpening your critical thinking skills.

      They're one of a kind platform perfectly syncs with our mission at Future Proof, which is to empower you all to make the informed decisions that you need to by sharpening your critical thinking skills.

    B1

    NEW Knives + Prototypes at Shot Show 2025!

    16:22NEW Knives + Prototypes at Shot Show 2025!
    • The Lansky booth, and they have an updated version of their master's edge sharpening system.

      The Lansky booth, and they have an updated version of their master's edge sharpening system.

    • Here's the sharpening system.

      Here's the sharpening system.

    B1

    Why Strategy Always Beats Talent (w/Seth Godin)

    40:36Why Strategy Always Beats Talent (w/Seth Godin)
    • Is it the equivalent of if you're going to chop down a tree, you need to spend some time sharpening your axe first rather than just chopping, or is it slightly different than that?

      Is it the equivalent of if you're going to chop down a tree, you need to spend some time sharpening your axe first rather than just chopping, or is it slightly different than that?

    • Is it the equivalent of if you're going to chop down a tree, you need to spend some time sharpening your ax first rather than just chopping?

      Is it the equivalent of if you're going to chop down a tree, you need to spend some time sharpening your ax first rather than just chopping?

    A2

    The Pencil's Tale - a story that everyone should hear

    02:06The Pencil's Tale - a story that everyone should hear
    • From time to time, you will experience a painful sharpening, but remember that this will make you a better pencil. Also, keep in mind that you will be able to correct any mistakes you might make along the way.

      From time to time, you will experience a painful sharpening, but remember that this will make you a better pencil. Also, keep in mind that you will be able to correct any mistakes you might make along the way.

    • From time to time, you will experience a painful sharpening,

      From time to time, you will experience a painful sharpening,

    A2

    This Video Might Save 58 Lives Next Week

    13:39This Video Might Save 58 Lives Next Week
    • And while long-distance running and literature may take some time, you can start sharpening your mind right now in minutes a day with our friends at Brilliant.

      And while long-distance running and literature may take some time, you can start sharpening your mind right now in minutes a day with our friends at Brilliant.

    • And while long distance running and literature may take some time, you can start sharpening your mind right now in minutes A day with our friends at Brilliant.

      And while long distance running and literature may take some time, you can start sharpening your mind right now in minutes A day with our friends at Brilliant.

    B1

    THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE BY STEPHEN COVEY - ANIMATED BOOK REVIEW

    06:43THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE BY STEPHEN COVEY - ANIMATED BOOK REVIEW
    • and after a while his neighbor can't take it anymore, goes over and says, "You know, if you sharpen the saw, you'll be able to cut it down faster." And the man replies, "But sharpening the saw is going to take time." Now, we might laugh at this story,

      and after a while his neighbor can't take it anymore, goes over and says, "You know, if you sharpen the saw, you'll be able to cut it down faster." And the man replies, "But sharpening the saw is going to take time." Now, we might laugh at this story,

    • “But, sharpening the saw is going to take time.”

      “But, sharpening the saw is going to take time.”

    A2

    Learn English with SHERLOCK

    20:10Learn English with SHERLOCK
    • So let's explore advanced British vocabulary and cultural nuances while sharpening your English comprehension and critical thinking, just like the world's most famous detective.

      So let's explore advanced British vocabulary and cultural nuances while sharpening your English comprehension and critical thinking, just like the world's most famous detective.

    • So let's explore advanced British vocabulary and cultural nuances while sharpening your English comprehension and critical thinking.

      So let's explore advanced British vocabulary and cultural nuances while sharpening your English comprehension and critical thinking.

    A2