polish

Example Sentences

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“It’s a truly excellent group of players. We got through a very tough qualifying phase, which I think helped polish the team,” said Mark Gleeson, a journalist specializing in African soccer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

She said she recognised her mother's from her red nail polish.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“That disconnect risks making the acquisition feel less like brand expansion and more like an effort to polish Shein’s image,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

My nails are more likely to be covered with wood stain than polish, we haven’t been eating out, and we’ve been trying to walk and bike more to save on gas.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

I watched her gather her nail polish and toss it into the duffel bag, and I started to feel more pitiful by the minute.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor