polished
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Two of those specimens turned out to contain fossilized animals that were nearly impossible to see with the naked eye because the amber pieces were never polished.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
Poised and polished, with a sharp pantsuit and practiced smile, Fujimori looks like someone raised for politics.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
In the interview, he said he was "not a polished professional" when he was asked about concerns over his previous use of social media.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Said Mira Costa coach Andy Diver: “Very special player. Most polished freshman I have ever seen.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
The seats were made of polished wood, most of them still empty as people filed in for the showing, and Penelope wasted no time sitting right in the front row nearest to the piano.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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