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polish

[pol-ish] / ˈpɒl ɪʃ /






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For all of his polish and shrewd instincts, he is still a relative newcomer to the world of international relations.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

There is something magical about seeing Ohtani polish off his first inning on the mound, then immediately grab a bat and head to the plate without ever stopping in the dugout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Ortiz says an Arlington police detective called him and asked what fingernail polish Cynthia had been wearing when she disappeared.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

In addition, ethanolamine evaporates quickly, so the polish only remains effective for a few hours after application.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Firelight glowed in its polish and winked on its brass drawer pulls.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck