polishing
Example Sentences
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Caligiuri now prefers devouring barbeque to polishing off opposing forwards.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Two of her teenage sons work polishing shoes in the town centre.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The fossil jaws showed extensive chipping, scratching, cracking, and polishing, all signs of a strong biting force.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
In the chemical industry, cerium is widely used in oil refining and glass polishing -- as well as in flints for cigarette lighters.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
It would be more difficult to machine and would require hand polishing, but he was willing to tackle it if I agreed.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
