pinkie

Example Sentences

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Now, many hitters hold the bat with their bottom hand completely wrapped around the knob, sometimes with their pinkie off the bat entirely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Posting on social media, Bowman said the suitcase contained sentimental items in a jewellery box, including a pinkie ring with her grandfather's ashes in it.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Mavericks center Daniel Gafford, who dealt with a dislocated pinkie finger in Game 2, exited in the second quarter after injuring his left shoulder in an inadvertent collision with Josh Giddey.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

The crowd raised index and pinkie fingers in approval.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2024

I ran my pinkie over the vein and felt it, pulsating against my skin.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat