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Recent Examples of polish off
Financial experts, economists and strategists the world over are polishing off their crystal balls, interpreting the tea leaves and looking to the stars to publish their year-ahead outlook.
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Chris Gunster, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
While many fans are polishing off and submitting their brackets tonight before the first full day of action tips off tomorrow, there are two more live First Four games to dive into this evening.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Drew McIntyre polished off the Fatal 4-Way storytelling by laying out Fatu with a Claymore Kick.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Sunday’s 2-1 victory polished off a sweep that revealed the length of New York’s contributor list.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Chris Gunster, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
While many fans are polishing off and submitting their brackets tonight before the first full day of action tips off tomorrow, there are two more live First Four games to dive into this evening.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Drew McIntyre polished off the Fatal 4-Way storytelling by laying out Fatu with a Claymore Kick.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Sunday’s 2-1 victory polished off a sweep that revealed the length of New York’s contributor list.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish off
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It’s expected to cost $35 million and would be finished in January 2031.—
Chase Jordan
July 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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Hanna and Rebecca, who had just finished second grade, were among the girls staying at Camp Mystic, a beloved camp founded 99 years ago.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Ardy's Concession at the Philippine Cultural Center 4141 S. East St., opened Jan. 12 Those who have wolfed down an Ardy's kabob at the Indianapolis 500 will recognize the fare at the Philippine Cultural Community Center's newest restaurant.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Dining at a popular Ocean Beach eatery, The Old Townhouse Restaurant, MacPherson wolfed down three eggs, two pancakes and two strips of bacon.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Consider what needs to be washed, what needs to be tossed, and what needs to be put away.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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Coulter, who is 24 years old, was put away a decade ago for killing a man who was simply walking home from a White Castle.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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As the song continued, Amora, from her highchair, chewed her food and clapped alongside her mom to the song.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Leaders wonder if these virtual colleagues will grow the bottom line or chew it up.—
Josh Scriven,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Polish off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish%20off. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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