Example Sentences

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The “To be, or not to be” monologue came across as a rhetorical set piece that Hamlet has been polishing for ages.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Foster, who most recently starred in “True Detective: Night Country,” has been polishing her natural talents for what seems like forever.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2024

On Wednesday, he hoped to show those scouts that he has been polishing his route-running.

From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2018

Sakic has been polishing his famed wrist shot.

From Washington Times • Feb. 25, 2016

He has been polishing the kitchen grate with it!’

From Margaret Ogilvy by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)