fingers
Example Sentences
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Stones, who leaves Manchester City after their final game this Sunday, has only started four Premier League games this season, 12 in all, so Tuchel's fingers will be crossed.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
If he had you, he could have imagined a version of himself slowly, imperfectly building a modest house made of money that — fingers crossed — would be complete by the time he retires.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
“I just turned 66 and it’s scary to think how your life just starts to fall between your fingers the older you get,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
“I don’t think you can snap your fingers and magically things go back to normal.”
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
He spread his fingers out, then clasped his hands together.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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