fingers

Example Sentences

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Worried the World Cup was slipping through their fingers the bid committee reorganized in a way that made it, well, more united.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The teapot is equally shiny, and it reflects Revere’s fingers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The spaces between the fingers resemble the triangular basins created as the crust extends.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

"My fingers may fumble, my mouth may mumble and each step I take may result in a stumble. But I cannot grumble."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“I want to go back to the midway,” says Jonah, popping the last of his corn dog into his mouth and licking his fingers.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam