polish off
verb
polished off; polishing off; polishes off
: to finish off or dispose of rapidly or completely
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Walt Disney World is polishing off its update of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, a dark ride that’s been closed since August at Magic Kingdom theme park.
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Both the oak and walnut speak to traditional Japandi styles, and both would look particularly handsome with a rumpled, fluffy set of TEKLA sheets to polish off the cozy look.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 Mar. 2026
The Bulldogs went from committing 24 turnovers versus the Longhorns to a dominant win against the Gators on senior night, polishing off the regular season on a high note entering the SEC Tournament.
—Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The Spurs had just polished off a 136-108 romp over the Lakers, a clear-the-bench game in which Sochan logged exactly zero minutes.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Both the oak and walnut speak to traditional Japandi styles, and both would look particularly handsome with a rumpled, fluffy set of TEKLA sheets to polish off the cozy look.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 Mar. 2026
The Bulldogs went from committing 24 turnovers versus the Longhorns to a dominant win against the Gators on senior night, polishing off the regular season on a high note entering the SEC Tournament.
—Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The Spurs had just polished off a 136-108 romp over the Lakers, a clear-the-bench game in which Sochan logged exactly zero minutes.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Polish off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polish%20off. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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