gestures

Example Sentences

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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

In an industry that runs on hype and grand gestures, Canadian AI firm Cohere is charting a different course from Silicon Valley.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

That includes not just objects but people: facial expressions, gaze and pose, gestures and the broader context of their behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The article characterizes his demeanor as overly restrained and controlled, contrasting his stiff posture and stone-faced expression with the animated gestures and expressions of other candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Miss Miller was now the only teacher in the room: a group of great girls standing about her spoke with serious and sullen gestures.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë