index finger

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During Canada’s win over Sweden on Friday, the Swedes taped Kennedy’s release and the video showed him touching the stone with his index finger after releasing the handle.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

This measure compares the length of the index finger to the ring finger, a relationship called the 2D:4D ratio.

From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026

Called the Stream Ring and designed to be worn on the index finger, the gadget lets users capture any thoughts or ideas that come into their heads, without having to pull out their phones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

Several small children raised an index finger - a gesture traditionally associated with Muslim prayer but hijacked by IS.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

On his right hand, the sprigs of leaves wrapped around the top of his palm and around his index finger, where a pale violet bloomed.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova