Example Sentences

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"Our final, clear polish could be put over any manicure or even bare nails, which could help people with calluses on their fingertips, too. So, it has both a cosmetic and lifestyle benefit," explains Desai.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

She was found with large calluses on her feet and ankles from constantly being on her hands and knees cleaning floors.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

While the country awaits Georgia’s first loss — we’re probably going to be waiting quite a while given the Bulldogs’ soft schedule — a collection of fascinating teams are ascendant and building calluses.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2023

Golfing experts confirmed the former president is wearing the tape properly and that golfers routinely use it to avoid blisters and split calluses.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

Joon and I both possess Uhmma’s lean fingers, but without the hard, yellowed calluses formed by years of abuse from physical labor.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na