Example Sentences

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He has largely thumbed his nose at them over the Epstein files.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

In October, I thumbed through snapshots my mother had stashed in albums, envelopes and shoeboxes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

I’ve thumbed through it daily since returning, smiling at her love of art and dedication to the coloring craft, but also to remember that every day I’ll have my mom’s guidance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

McCartney was surrounded by an assortment of espionage books that event workers thumbed through during less bustling moments.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2024

First, because greengrocers are self-evidently horny- thumbed people who do not live by words.

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author