sharp exchanges

collocation in English

meaningsofsharpandexchange

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sharp
adjective
uk
/ʃɑːp/us
/ʃɑːrp/
having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole ...
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exchange
noun
uk
/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/us
/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
the act of giving something to someone and them giving you ...
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(Definition ofsharpandexchangefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I hope that we might have a short,sharpexchangeso that other proceedings can be dealt with tonight.
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In asharpexchange, they agree to sever all ties.
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As we have just heard, the debate has produced some sharp exchanges.
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Despite the sharp exchanges, his spirit was sufficiently urbane to enable him to forgive everything afterwards and to be good friends.
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Indeed, those organisations have had some sharp exchanges over the past few months.
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I read with care what my right honourable friend said in another place and the fairly sharp exchanges that took place on the subject.
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Schedule 21 prompted sharp exchanges today.
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When pressed about this again later, some sharp exchanges resulted.
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It's bound to ruffle political feathers, especially in its unexpurgated version, but their sharp exchanges brim with spice and character.
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The debates between the two gubernatorial candidates were sharp exchanges on issues involving the state's economic and crime problems.
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The campaign became contentious, particularly between the two major party candidates, a prime example being a debate between the candidates which was the occasion for some sharp exchanges.
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