fingers

Example Sentences

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Rodríguez Castro, who was nicknamed “the Crab” because he was born with six fingers on one hand, has participated in several meetings with senior U.S. officials in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

When Benjamin Sesko scored Manchester United's second goal against Liverpool earlier this month, there was a chance the ball might have touched his fingers before it went into the net.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

If he had you, he could have imagined a version of himself slowly, imperfectly building a modest house made of money that — fingers crossed — would be complete by the time he retires.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

“I just turned 66 and it’s scary to think how your life just starts to fall between your fingers the older you get,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

I said now as the buttonhook in Betsie’s swift fingers sped up my shoes, “you could fit the fur hat right inside the bonnet! Then when you get outside, take the bonnet off!”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom