finger-pointing
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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What’s happening now is a mix of penny-pinching and finger-pointing.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 24, 2026
Agitation, on the other hand—the sort of I-told-ya-so infighting, finger-pointing, and disenchantment which followed Sunday’s rude playoff dismissal by San Francisco?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
Community organizer Rae Huang, who is running from Bass’ left, has offered her own critique, saying the mayor has engaged in too much finger-pointing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026
This week: The downfall of First Brands and Tricolor has led to finger-pointing between banks and private credit firms.
From Slate • Oct. 18, 2025
Amidst the recriminations and finger-pointing from the doctors, scientists, and prison officials, one might have expected the demise of electrocution technology.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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