polish

Example Sentences

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She said she recognised her mother's from her red nail polish.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“That disconnect risks making the acquisition feel less like brand expansion and more like an effort to polish Shein’s image,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

This movie exists for two reasons: to make money, and to polish Jackson’s muddied legacy.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 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

“Everyone must help me to polish my boots before we arrive.”

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl