finger

Example Sentences

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“Would you have tried to put your finger in the dam of digital when digital was disrupting everything? The industry has to embrace it,” said Philip Thomas, chairman of Cannes Lions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Rather than pointing the finger at PlayStations, 'no ball games' signage or rising pitch hire costs, Ian Wright called for a "bolder, braver vision" and suggested "somebody is letting down Scotland on a massive scale".

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

“Maddie’s Secret” is the rare comedic parody that can shift into total, gut-wrenching sincerity with the snap of a finger.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

"Not everything will go back to normal with the snap of a finger," Rousse said.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Miss Buckner bolted up from her seat and trained a finger at me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu