point the finger at
Example Sentences
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It may be easy to point the finger at individual investors, computer algorithms or generalists, but that doesn’t seem to be a satisfactory explanation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Defence Minister Theo Francken earlier refused to point the finger at Russia for the weekend sightings near the base, but said that they appeared to be a coordinated operation carried out by "professionals".
From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025
Mr Graham also admitted making an anonymous call to police to point the finger at Mr Carruthers, claiming he had to as detectives had not listened to him before.
From BBC • May 2, 2025
But throughout the trial, Buzbee continued to point the finger at Erickson, who was the first to barrel through the crosswalk.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2024
You are still his lawful wife, and none can point the finger at you.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 109, November, 1866 by Various
