fingerprint

Example Sentences

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Every humpback has a pattern on the underside of their tail -- or fluke -- that is unique "like a human fingerprint", Castro said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The process most often involves doing what you do to unlock your device - such as using built-in biometric sensors to scan your fingerprint or face, or using a pin code.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The proposed sexual assault measure would require ride-share companies to let riders know if the person picking them up has a history of sexual misconduct and conduct yearly fingerprint and background checks for drivers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

They measured platinum, iridium, and other trace elements to build a chemical fingerprint.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

In England, it was already possible to search by fingerprint; a complex system of classification meant that a new fingerprint could be compared to similar fingerprints on file in minutes.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day