polish off

Example Sentences

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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

A disproportionate number not only did not even passively resist but showed themselves eager to lick the polish off Hitler’s jackboots, if necessary.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2024

Adem Bona blocked shots, dove on the court, took a charge and finished around the rim while helping the No. 11 Bruins polish off overmatched Washington during a 74-49 victory at Alaska Airlines Arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2023

D.C.'s counterattacks failed to put the match away, and although United still seemed well positioned to polish off the game, it wobbled at the end.

From Washington Post • May 21, 2022

“Come on, Moose,” she says after I polish off a stack of cold pancakes from last night’s supper.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko