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lay a finger on





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Nobody from the Jets could lay a finger on Holland as he gave the Dolphins an 11-point lead following a second quarter touchdown from Tyreek Hill.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023

But it didn’t lay a finger on the underlying disease.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2023

“I’m just going to say it. They didn’t lay a finger on you,” Mr. Dinh said.

From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2023

The first player to reach for him was George Wolo, but Curtis was gone in a blur before Wolo could lay a finger on him.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2021

The imps had not been able to lay a finger on her, and Muriel had been too injured to give proper chase.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull