knuckles
Example Sentences
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But they can try to make sense of what just passed, starting with a primary season that was a strange mix of ennui and white knuckles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
When it looked like my knuckles would punch holes in it, I plopped it down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Even in his more civil moments, Ruben's handshakes grind knuckles and his hugs squeeze air from anyone in his grip.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
“Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns: These are not hands that have been allowed to hold power,” he said.
From Salon ● Nov. 6, 2025
He is boohooing loudly, wiping his eyes with his knuckles.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
