finger

Example Sentences

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Known as “the Crab” because he was born with a sixth finger on one hand, Rodríguez Castro can make Cuba’s glacial bureaucracy move, say people knowledgeable about the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

It lost both, and many pointed the finger at its housing promises.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Sitting next to Carr, Faith begged to differ, smiling as she wags her finger at the camera.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

In a room with band photos, Lucio pointed his finger and names the group members.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The woman held it up, feeling the ribs of it, running one finger over the pattern.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff