fingers

Example Sentences

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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

West Ham celebrated, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta turned away with his head in his hands fearing a vital win had slipped through their fingers with only seconds left - then the protests began.

From BBC • May 10, 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 don’t think you can snap your fingers and magically things go back to normal.”

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

I rubbed my fingers over Patch’s back, feeling the bones, tiny as Biddy the hen’s.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff