sharper
Americannoun
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a shrewd swindler.
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a professional gambler.
noun
Etymology
Origin of sharper
Example Sentences
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As detectors become more sensitive, this method could deliver even sharper measurements, potentially helping scientists close the gap behind the Hubble tension.
From Science Daily
That kind of market broadening is often viewed as a bullish signal—but the rotation turned violent in February, with muted moves in broader indexes sometimes masking sharper moves beneath the surface.
The conflict, however, comes into sharper focus when the red lines set by Amodei are made clear.
From Salon
Perhaps surprisingly, though, the correction in many of these managers’ shares has actually been sharper, especially when viewed across a longer time horizon.
Perhaps surprisingly, though, the correction in many of these managers’ shares has actually been sharper, especially when viewed through a longer time horizon.
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