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Example Sentences

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It was a tiny one-room shack wedged into the crotch of a maple, with firm boards nailed into the trunk as a ladder.

From Literature

I take it, and can’t help but notice how the deep purple crescent shapes that my nails cut into the soft flesh of my palms smile obscenely at me.

From Literature

Her eyes were wild with fear, tiny nails scratching at the mud.

From Literature

While the show may not have anticipated touch screens, it nailed a key side effect of constant use of gadgets: repetitive-motion injuries.

From The Wall Street Journal

Anyone who has tried to use a smartphone or tablet with long nails knows it takes some adjustment.

From Science Daily