gestures

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The point: People will remember physical gestures and personal details.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The study described these subtle gestures as part of a shared motor skill developed through years of advanced piano training.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

As the protests have grown, Paz has made various gestures aimed at ending the revolt against policies with which he is attempting to resolve Bolivia's worst economic crisis in decades.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Nella celebrates Hazel’s hire, viewing it as proof that Wagner is finally living up to its promise to prioritize diversity after years of empty gestures.

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2023

The elf responded to his brother with short, irritated gestures.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack