Example Sentences

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As Earth's shadow slid across the face of the moon, the black of bare sky deepened, and the stars popped brighter, as if a photo editor were fiddling with the vista's contrast levels.

From Scientific American • Oct. 1, 2022

“If you laid it down on your lap and were fiddling with the controls, I can see somebody might say you’re setting a timer to go off any minute,” David said.

From Washington Post • Oct. 17, 2021

The majority of those gathered were fiddling with their phones.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2018

All the reporters were fiddling with their recorders and muttering among themselves.

From Salon • May 4, 2013

I looked over at Ellie and Joe, who were fiddling with their instruments.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez