fingers

Example Sentences

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They will be holding their breath and crossing their fingers their friends from across the pond pile on back in a matter of days.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Now, eight of the past 11 NBA champions have worn his jewelry on their fingers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

"Take a foam earplug between your two fingers and smoosh it down and roll it," Price explained.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The lentils are well-cooked when they are tender — you should be able to press and mash the individual grains between your fingers.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Glancing up, he saw with a start that his fingers were a hair’s breadth away from a large splayed hand that had been hammer-etched deep into the stone.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver