polish
verb (used with object)
to make smooth and glossy, especially by rubbing or friction.
are polishing
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present progressiveof polish.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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
“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
Barbie Latza Nadeau on why some Vatican officials are polishing up their resumes.
From Newsweek ● Apr. 15, 2013
Brush-Wheels.—These are polishing wheels of wood with a hair brush provided around the circumference.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
