polishing off

verb

present participle of polish off
as in pecking (at)

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  1. chewing
  2. finishing
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  • Given that walnuts are a source of fiber, Stefanski suggests adding them to your diet gradually, chewing thoroughly, and drinking enough water.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026
  • When any of these organisms die, tiny microbes start chewing them up.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of chewing
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  • In 2025, Journalism came closest, finishing second to Sovereignty by 1½ lengths at the Derby before winning in Baltimore.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But Haugset, sensing the danger, stood on her pedals to stay ahead and managed to increase her lead again, finishing 1 minute 24 seconds ahead of Kopecky.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of finishing
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