Example Sentences

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Caligiuri now prefers devouring barbeque to polishing off opposing forwards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The fossil jaws showed extensive chipping, scratching, cracking, and polishing, all signs of a strong biting force.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

It was, he said, unsolicited investing advice from the guy polishing his wingtips.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

"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

“For good reasons or not, we all have things we’re shy about,” said Mr. Benedict with a significant look at Sticky, who immediately took to polishing his glasses.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart