finger-pointing
noun
fin·ger-point·ing
ˈfiŋ-gər-ˌpȯin-tiŋ 
: the act of making explicit and often unfair accusations of blame
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Meanwhile, back on Earth, their predicament involved intricate planning and ‒ when President Donald Trump and the world's richest man Elon Musk chimed in ‒ no small amount of finger-pointing.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 June 2025
But there was no finger-pointing from Nosek’s teammates or coaches after the game.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
But the shift turned finger-pointing into problem-solving.
—Aaron Biggs, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
There was yelling, finger-pointing and cursing galore, writes columnist Mark Z. Barabak.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 June 2025
But there was no finger-pointing from Nosek’s teammates or coaches after the game.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
But the shift turned finger-pointing into problem-solving.
—Aaron Biggs, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
There was yelling, finger-pointing and cursing galore, writes columnist Mark Z. Barabak.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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“Finger-pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finger-pointing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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