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Searching the room for clues, Hole spots a decaying hand arranged on the shelf with the thumb removed and the index finger pointing upwards — to the fifth floor.—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026 However, the pinky finger on the lower hand and the index finger on the upper hand wrap around each other.—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 Brown sprinted to Parker’s bench, stared at the Mission Hills football players and brought her right index finger to her lips.—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026 Eyes watering, mouth gaping, both index fingers pointed to the sky as the Portuguese coach sprinted down the touchline.—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for index finger