be sharp

Frequency: 9.0150.5 per million words

referring to a fine edge or point

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Examples (20)

  • The surgeon's scalpel was incredibly sharp.
  • The increase in demand was sharp following the advertising campaign.
  • The cat's claws were so sharp that it scratched the sofa.
  • Economists predict that the recession's impact will be sharp.
  • He has a sharp mind and can solve complex problems quickly.
  • The fall in stock prices was unexpectedly sharp yesterday.
  • The economic downturn led to a sharp increase in unemployment.
  • The change in policy is expected to be sharp and immediate.
  • Her voice became sharp with annoyance when she heard the news.
  • After the initial shock, the recovery might be sharp.
  • The edges of the broken glass were dangerously sharp.
  • The shift in consumer preferences has been sharp over the last decade.
  • You need to be sharp to catch all the details in the lecture.
  • If the drought persists, the decline in crop yields will be sharp.
  • There was a sharp disagreement between the two parties.
  • The company's turnaround needs to be sharp to avoid bankruptcy.
  • The chef used a sharp knife to julienne the vegetables.
  • Despite the gradual buildup, the final decision was sharp and decisive.
  • The sudden drop in temperature made the air feel sharp.
  • The contrast between their previous and current financial state is sharp.