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

"I didn't know what to do with myself afterwards," says Mark of that afternoon in 1986 when the league slipped through their fingers in defeat against Dundee.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"Hill placed her fingers on the scales of justice, thereby denying Murdaugh his right to a fair trial by an impartial jury," the justices said.

From Barron's • May 13, 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

Brie reaches across the table to squeeze one of my hands with her super cold fingers.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison