fingers
Example Sentences
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Villagers keep their fingers crossed that power cuts do not last long or that their back-up systems are sufficient.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
He smooths the features of the head -- which he says weighs more than a ton -- with a yellow sponge, while another craftsman adds clay to the fingers of the enormous hands.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
AI-powered image generators have evolved since the days when they routinely gave people six fingers or extra feet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
For years, Marset had slipped through the fingers of law enforcement in multiple countries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
I lead the way, calling out when to duck, twist, and turn past sharp branches that reach out for us like zombie fingers.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
