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gesture

[jes-cher] / ˈdʒɛs tʃər /


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On Valentine’s Day, he surprised me with a dinner at Capo, a grand romantic gesture that bowled me over.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026

"That was a gesture of thanks for what Jude had done," said Courtney.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 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

It was a loving gesture that symbolized an indelible team and a city that loved the game.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

With a sudden swashbuckling gesture, he used the lion-mouthed handle of his cane to snatch the plume from Cassiopeia’s hair.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

They’ll be back for more and won’t settle for gestures.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

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

"We've never been in here before," Alan gestures , "it's the first time for me - and hope it's the last."

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 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

He gestures to the empty seat across from him.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

Carrick gestured towards the Stretford End as they chanted his name after the match.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 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

She gestured at a crowd of at least 40 people: “You’re not the only one. All these people are here because of StubHub.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

He gestured over the barrier to a manicured plot with shady benches.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

I gestured to the building in the distance.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

She looked at me, then glanced back at the booth where Barry was gesturing wildly at a piece of fried onion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Prescott can then be seen speaking to a Cowboys security employee and gesturing in the direction of the other man.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

He began shouting and gesturing toward Caballero, which led to the benches clearing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

A few days later, a woman stood outside the window – gesturing a thumbs down.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

“My name is Sergeant Moore, and this is my partner, Officer Vincent Childs,” he said, gesturing to the white cop.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro


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