gesture
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Max Mathiasin, a lawmaker from the former colony turned overseas territory of Guadeloupe who is championing the bill, last week said repealing the decrees would be a "powerful symbolic and political gesture".
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Before the removal, Adam had voluntarily offered to contribute toward Brian’s expenses as a neighborly gesture, despite believing he had no legal liability.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Vatican officials said Olah’s participation wasn’t intended as an endorsement, but as a gesture aimed at encouraging dialogue with the industry as a whole.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
The musician didn’t reply, but apparently appreciated the gesture.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
She hesitated for a moment, as if doubting the gesture, before taking it and dabbing her eyes.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
Vocabulary lists containing gesture
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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"Of Mice and Men"
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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