body language

Example Sentences

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She punched the air at the conclusion, and even as she missed out on a medal she had the body language of someone pleased to have brought her best to the Olympic stage.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Defense attorney Harpootlian said during Wednesday’s hearing that Hill instructed jurors to be skeptical of Murdaugh’s testimony and to pay more attention to his body language more than his words.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

The 52-year-old had his head in his hands when the final whistle went -- his body language as negative as the horrendous weather which had left puddles all over the pitch.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Somebody needed to fire them up because they looked flat, the body language betraying a team that was going under.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

That is body language even I have learned to read.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd