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polish off

verb

Definition of polish off

as in to mouth (down)

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Recent Examples of polish off Archie had 11 points to guide McNeese to a 34-22 advantage at halftime and Johnson scored 12 after the break to polish off the victory. — ABC News, 23 Feb. 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 Playing push-the-envelope baseball, combined with solid pitching and timely hitting, the Rockies beat the Astros 9-1 on Wednesday afternoon at Coors Field to polish off the three-game sweep. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 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 See All Example Sentences for polish off

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That was a 2019 Bahamas Bowl loss in Will Healy’s first season at Charlotte, which finished 7-6 for the 49ers’ lone winning season since elevating to the FBS in 2015.

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
His youngest daughter is now among the six candidates in the special election that will decide who finishes his term.

— Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of finish

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The actor Marisa Abela plays her in a binary state of panic and swagger by sobbing like a dejected child or slyly grinning like one who’s about to wolf down an ice-cream cake.

— Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Patrons grab coladas and cortaditos to kick-start their mornings, while others wolf down breakfast platters for sustenance or arrive on their lunch breaks for pan con bistec or Cuban sandwiches, maybe a burger or palomilla steak.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026

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Schools could permit phones for specific instructional purposes while requiring them to be put away during other parts of the school day.

— Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
That means items that frequently get wet, like hedge clippers, gardening gloves, and water toys, won’t mold and mildew when they’re put away.

— Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

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Each surface hosts a slightly different community, shaped by factors like moisture, oxygen exposure and how often that surface gets disturbed by chewing or brushing.

— Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
This common type of calming aid comes in the form of a treat, pill or chew that’s given orally to the dog.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

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