Sentence examples for gained a sharp from inspiring English sources

With the coming of AIDS, and his own illness, his art gained a sharp sense of purpose.

While only small minorities vote for libertarian presidential candidates, their views were long embraced by nearly half of all Americans according to polls conducted by CNN, and have gained a sharp increase in following, up to a strong majority of all Americans -- roughly two thirds as of 2011.

Chavero, in his solo, ventured outside the downstage boundary of the box, and looked at the audience, as though he'd suddenly gained a sharper sight.

Eventually we were released, but only after gaining a sharp insight into the colliding interests of the factions that make up Iran's Islamic revolution.

Hansson led the Social Democrats in gaining a sharp reduction of the nation's military expenditures in 1925 but supported funds for new battleships and in 1928 and 1932 opposed his party's plan of total disarmament.

First, the company is gaining a sharp mind and strong operative in the area of regulation, which could help shape how a company like Salesforce can exist within that framework.

When your child has a chronic health condition that threatens his life and well-being, you gain a sharp perspective on what's important in life.

After that he worked almost continuously in government, except during the Clinton years, and gained a reputation for sharp intelligence and 18-hour working days.

Thyssen-Bornemisza quickly gained a reputation as a sharp businessman, a society jet-setter, and a voracious collector.

As the state's fiscal guardian, he has gained a reputation for his sharp criticisms of Gov. Parris N. Glendening's budget decisions.

And real estate is hardly slowing down: The National Association of Realtors' recent survey of 125 metropolitan areas found that home prices rose 6.4% in the second quarter–a sharp gain from the first quarter's 4.6% increase.