fingernail

Example Sentences

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Ortiz says an Arlington police detective called him and asked what fingernail polish Cynthia had been wearing when she disappeared.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

When used together, these ingredients produced a formula that allowed a smartphone to register a fingernail touch, marking an important early success.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

"I only found a tiny little bit," she said, showing a fraction of her little fingernail.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Two days after the match, a small bruise appeared under my fingernail.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

I see that even Kendrick, elbows on his knees, is watching and chewing at a fingernail.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell