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Recent Examples of polish off
Whitlock only needed two pitches to draw the inning-ending double play, and from there and polished off a perfect ninth for his first save of the season.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
With Kirk polishing off the comeback with a 10th inning walk-off single, the Blue Jays reached seven runs — more than their previous three games combined.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The game went to extra innings after Aroldis Chapman struck out Guerrero to polish off a perfect bottom of the ninth, but the Red Sox couldn’t get the ghost runner in from second in the top of the 10th.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 May 2025
Financial experts, economists and strategists the world over are polishing off their crystal balls, interpreting the tea leaves and looking to the stars to publish their year-ahead outlook.
—Chris Gunster, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
With Kirk polishing off the comeback with a 10th inning walk-off single, the Blue Jays reached seven runs — more than their previous three games combined.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The game went to extra innings after Aroldis Chapman struck out Guerrero to polish off a perfect bottom of the ninth, but the Red Sox couldn’t get the ghost runner in from second in the top of the 10th.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 May 2025
Financial experts, economists and strategists the world over are polishing off their crystal balls, interpreting the tea leaves and looking to the stars to publish their year-ahead outlook.
—Chris Gunster, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polish off
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The updates — which are being completed by the National Park Service and funded by the Trust for the National Mall — are expected to be finished by mid-August 2025.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Drinks on one of the numerous terraces in Old Montreal is blissful way to finish the day.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Ardy's Concession at the Philippine Cultural Center 4141 S. East St., opened Jan. 12 Those who have wolfed down an Ardy's kabob at the Indianapolis 500 will recognize the fare at the Philippine Cultural Community Center's newest restaurant.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Dining at a popular Ocean Beach eatery, The Old Townhouse Restaurant, MacPherson wolfed down three eggs, two pancakes and two strips of bacon.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Jamar Ricketts played a low cross from the left side to the near post where Judd put away a first-touch shot before Musovski beat defender Dave Romney and goalkeeper Daniel to an arcing ball played by Albert Rusnák and scored on a header into a wide-open net.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
20 July 2025
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Household chores, such as putting away groceries or unloading the dishwasher, might not seem appealing, but for Ali Stroker, award-winning actress and singer, who's used a wheelchair for 35 years, completing them isn't only exciting but empowering.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 July 2025
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As the song continued, Amora, from her highchair, chewed her food and clapped alongside her mom to the song.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Leaders wonder if these virtual colleagues will grow the bottom line or chew it up.—
Josh Scriven,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Polish off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polish%20off. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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