pinky

Example Sentences

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In Thursday night's nail-biting finale, her luck ran out - as she was banished at the roundtable despite making a pinky promise with fellow traitor Alan Carr, who went on to win.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

My nails are almost always unpainted, wide and short, my pinky nail practically just a sliver.

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2025

They couldn’t fit their hands through it, but Gordo watched as the pair hooked their pinky fingers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025

Some say the only requirement is an extended pinky and thumb.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

“He scares me,” Hyacinth said, chewing at her pinky finger.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser