finger

Example Sentences

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Digital forensics researchers were quick to explain the "extra" finger: a trick of light that made part of his palm resemble an additional digit.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Ordinarily, I would have said, “Well, this is really hard to prove, and putting the finger on any individual is going to be very difficult.”

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

I’m guessing Bianco will refer Bonta back to that simple communication of a single finger, much the same as Villanueva did.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“He points the finger at everything and everyone else versus doing some real self-reflection on what his responsibility is.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu