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polishing off

verb

present participle of polish off

as in pecking (at)

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Tooth enamel is the tough outer coating that shields your teeth from chewing, acids, temperature swings and daily wear.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Why tooth enamel can’t grow back Think of enamel as your teeth’s armor, a hard outer shell that protects them from chewing, acids, temperature changes and everyday wear and tear.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

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After finishing second in the first round, Lula stepped up his digital mobilization efforts to expand his reach and turn support into votes.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
But Hardaway’s shooting struggles continued, finishing Saturday’s defeat with five points on 1-of-6 shooting from the field and 0-of-5 shooting on threes in 21 minutes off the bench.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026

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