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sharp

1. Music
a. denoting a note that has been raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
b. (of an instrument, voice, etc.) out of tune by being or tending to be too high in pitch
2. Music
a. an accidental that raises the pitch of the following note by one chromatic semitone.
b. a note affected by this accidental
3. any medical instrument with sharp point or edge, esp a hypodermic needle

Sharp

Cecil (James). 1859--1924, British musician, best known for collecting, editing, and publishing English folk songs
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A dealer admitted he was guilty of 'sharp practice' in selling fake autographs of film stars to fans at a memorabilia show in Birmingham.
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He added: "To me it is State-sponsored sharp practice at a minimum and at a maximum it is an attempt by the establishment of engaging in slave labour with the purpose of carrying out a very important role in the education system."
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I showed the contract to solicitor Luke Tucker Harrison, who described one clause as sharp practice. "It seeks to make the person who signs the document personally liable as a guarantor for the fees of Phoenix," he said.
I would urge your readers to think twice before succumbing to this sharp practice and to make any donations direct to bonafide registered charity groups.
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I think this sharp practice would not have occurred when public utilities were in public ownership.
According to Telegraph.com.au, Warner pleaded guilty to the charge and accepted the penalty with match referee Roshan Mahanana saying that the explosive batsman had shown a lack of respect by publicly denigrating an opponent when commenting on a match-related incident and implying that he is engaging in 'sharp practice'.
BIRMINGHAM'S oldest company, badge maker Firmin, has won a prestige naval contract following a swift U-turn by the Ministry of Defence after claims of 'sharp practice.' The firm has received a 'sincere and unreserved apology' from top MoD officials after Firmin went public on losing out on a four-year tailoring contract for altering and repairing personnel uniforms at the Clyde Naval base.
I would like to share another sharp practice being perpetrated by one of the more respected schools in Dubai.
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