However, the increasing interest in discourse and text analysis over the last ten years has sharpened awareness of some crucial differences.

He was at his most churlish but I knew that mood would wear off as his interest sharpened.

His blush deepened while his interest sharpened.

Kartane said, pushing his anger aside as his interest in Hobart sharpened.

Her manner was casual, but his interest sharpened immediately.

"Welcome back," Garak said, his interest sharpening.

The carver's interest sharpened, and his eyes grew less vague.

Mr. Ernst's students say their interest in the business, even the necessary weekend schedules, has sharpened their observational skills.

As the interest sharpens or for gardeners who are a bit older, it is fun to try theme or purpose gardens.

Kestrel blinked, and his interest sharpened considerably.