burnish
Example Sentences
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On has been on a tear lately, and its moves to burnish its high-end appeal have a lot to do with it.
A conservative who favors blue jackets and a roomy handbag, she vowed on taking office to “work like a horse” to revitalize Japan’s economy and burnish the country’s global prestige.
In China, Tomorrowland has partnered with entertainment companies Hero Esports and INS Land, and was supported by local authorities keen to burnish the city's international hub credentials.
From Barron's
In recent weeks, Moscow has dispatched media outlets to Mali to produce glowing reports about the Africa Corps and burnish its image.
From Barron's
And despite struggling financially, she continued to both honor and burnish her husband’s legacy.
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