was polishing
- past progressive of polish.
Example Sentences
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At the same time, Gianluigi Donnarumma was polishing his latest individual accolade having been named Fifa best goalkeeper for 2025, three months on from winning a similar gong at the Ballon d'Or awards.
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2025
She continued working as we talked, and that's when I took note of what she was doing, which was polishing glasses in a way I had never seen before.
From Salon ● May 11, 2022
"Even at the age of 10, he was polishing and welding and painting" because he wanted to, said the proud dad.
From Fox News ● Dec. 28, 2021
Mr. Sterling said that when they were several years past the original publication date, and Mr. Price was polishing his third or fourth draft, he suggested ditching the pen name.
From New York Times ● Feb. 10, 2015
Robert was polishing the table in the dining-room.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
