gesture
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They described their move as a "gesture of fair play" as Mamore would progress through to the final, and Uberlandia will instead focus on the third-place match.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
In Guyana on Friday, he visited a site of execution of local people during British colonial rule, pausing to reflect in a gesture seen as indicating his awareness of that past injustice.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026
Wednesday’s fan appreciation stuff was a swell gesture, as a start.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
But while truckers appreciate the gesture, most dyed diesel is already committed by fuel distributors to the farmers and ranchers who are their regular customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
He let out a little huff, but then waved his paw in a very dramatic gesture.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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Rather than making the tributes a prominent part of the ceremony, the couple chose quieter gestures that carried personal meaning.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
When he gestures toward the exit, she appears stunned and asks, “What did I do?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Their gestures were filmed as they recorded their lines, so that animators could incorporate those mannerisms into the movie.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
Researchers say their findings highlight the vital role facial movements play in human communication, alongside language and gestures.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Colin grips his toolbox with one hand and gestures with the other.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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As he was lifted, he gestured OK and even formed a little half-heart with one hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
But Xi gestured to substantial concerns, noting AI first among priorities to discuss between the two nations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
He gestured at one point, a waved arm that suggested he wasn't over-burdened with runners ahead of him.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Toward the end of the performance Raul stood and gestured to the crowd that they should stand and applaud.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
He gestured for the boy to step onto the porch and then closed the door behind him.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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Queen Camilla was swiftly given an umbrella when the rain started, while the King was seen gesturing to be given one of his own.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
But on Sunday in Mexico City, 73 years of exasperated gesturing came to an end when Kimi Antonelli became Italy’s first F1 world champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Lavie appeared in a jailhouse-yellow shirt and blue pants and looked distressed throughout the hearing, nodding and gesturing to friends at times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
He began shouting and gesturing toward Caballero, which led to the benches clearing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
When he started to talk, the former president was his usual exuberant self, gesturing wildly with his hands.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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