finger

Example Sentences

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Mid-vows, “Madonna jabbed her middle finger upward,” J. Randy Taraborrelli wrote in “Madonna: An Intimate Biography.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Rather than pointing the finger at PlayStations, 'no ball games' signage or rising pitch hire costs, Ian Wright called for a "bolder, braver vision" and suggested "somebody is letting down Scotland on a massive scale".

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

“Maddie’s Secret” is the rare comedic parody that can shift into total, gut-wrenching sincerity with the snap of a finger.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

"Not everything will go back to normal with the snap of a finger," Rousse said.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

“I don’t like this,” Mom says, making tiny circles in the air with her index finger when I decline her offer of a ride to practice again.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam