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sharper

[shahr-per]

noun

Slang.
  1. a shrewd swindler.

  2. a professional gambler.



sharper

/ ˈʃɑːə /

noun

  1. a person who cheats or swindles; fraud

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sharper1

First recorded in 1560–70; sharp + -er 1
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"We are empowering these iconic brands with the sharper focus and strategic flexibility they need to compete most effectively in today's evolving media landscape", said David Zaslav, Warner Bros Discovery president and chief executive.

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"The shorter, sharper points will suit him and the leftie serve - which has so much variety - helps him achieve that," said former British women's number one Annabel Croft.

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The statement added the trust had "a more robust patient discharge policy and a sharper focus on assessing and managing any risks patients may pose to others".

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Hypotheticals notwithstanding, Biden's diagnosis may temper some of the sharper criticisms the book revelations would have otherwise prompted.

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This mainly revolves around the car lacking front grip at a key part of the corner, where Norris wants it to behave with a sharper turn-in.

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