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

I ended up outpacing the book club and staying up until midnight to polish off “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.”

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2021

I’d return to the stall and polish off my tasty finds.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls