are polishing
- present progressive of polish.
Example Sentences
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"I'm quite sure there are people... who are polishing their shoes and tightening the knot on their ties to step forward should that vacancy occur or be forced," says Farr.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2026
The league, now at seven teams, was founded in 1992 and features mostly college athletes who are polishing their games.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
“He has all the ability in the world. So the coaches are polishing him up, and he has the potential to be a great player.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 30, 2019
The propmasters are polishing the statuettes and calling out numbers for each.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2016
I must go to the church steeple to see that the little church goblins are polishing the bells, so that they may sound sweetly.
From Tell Me Another Story The Book of Story Programs by Bailey, Carolyn Sherwin
