fingertips
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While many users are likely to be delighted to have its powers at their fingertips, Reese, who co-wrote and executive produced the Deadpool films among others, said he was "terrified" by the implications.
From BBC
It found four in 10 pharmacies in Wales were not profitable in 2025, which has left them "clinging on by their fingertips".
From BBC
“Like how Heidi from Mrs. Murphy’s class and her family go to Hawaii?” he asked, licking frosting off his fingertips.
From Literature
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I put the fingertips of my left hand on that old tree’s trunk and felt the smooth, worn, warm whiteness.
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Whenever he stayed alone at home, or took care of Abby, there was always a telephone at his fingertips or a neighbor just down the street.
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