- present participle of polish.
polishing
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The project also includes restoration of the facade and polishing of its famous stainless steel crown.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Technicians in robes and hairnets sit at workbenches, polishing, cementing and hand-painting lenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Writing something is a bit like polishing rocks.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
This comes at a time when Beijing is polishing its image abroad as it cements its role as a global power.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Floors look like someone just finished polishing them.
From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome
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