polish off
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Khachanov fought back after going a break down early in the second set and forced a tie-break, saving set point with a magnificent backhand to polish off a 22-shot rally.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
There is something magical about seeing Ohtani polish off his first inning on the mound, then immediately grab a bat and head to the plate without ever stopping in the dugout.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
A disproportionate number not only did not even passively resist but showed themselves eager to lick the polish off Hitler’s jackboots, if necessary.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2024
Adem Bona blocked shots, dove on the court, took a charge and finished around the rim while helping the No. 11 Bruins polish off overmatched Washington during a 74-49 victory at Alaska Airlines Arena.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2023
“Come on, Moose,” she says after I polish off a stack of cold pancakes from last night’s supper.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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