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gesture

[jes-cher] / ˈdʒɛs tʃər /


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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

He was attacked as he joined the harvest as a symbolic gesture with Palestinians, for whom olives are an important cultural symbol.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

Her practice has long spanned painting, film and performance, using movement, gesture and culture to explore the body’s relationship to the landscape — and space.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

She’s up against seasoned actors and singers who know what they’re doing, whose every step, gesture and note resonates effortlessly.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

“Yes,” said Handsome, deeply moved, not just by his striking image in the mirror, but by the thoughtful gesture of Duane’s gift.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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

Researchers say their findings highlight the vital role facial movements play in human communication, alongside language and gestures.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Rams coach Sean McVay said he spoke with his assistants after online videos appeared to show coaches taunting Eagles fans and making obscene gestures from a stadium booth.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Dogs became extraordinarily sensitive to human behavior, following our gazes and gestures and learning our patterns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

He hardly ever made gestures of affection, even to his sister.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

He gestured at one point, a waved arm that suggested he wasn't over-burdened with runners ahead of him.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 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 it: “Treat me as though I were dead.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Anyway, before we could respond, he gestured at a TV mounted on the wall, level with the highest shelves groaning with organic kibble and handmade toys, and sang out, “Because there he is!”

From Salon ● May 2, 2026

“Since the summer, your hair . . . Seriously, it’s killing me. You started working here and now you have—” I gestured at her glorious mane.

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

"Instead of water, oil comes out," said retired military officer Hector Valero Balestrini, gesturing toward a hillside where crude oozes naturally from the ground.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

Lavie appeared in a jailhouse-yellow shirt and blue pants and looked distressed throughout the hearing, nodding and gesturing to friends at times.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

“I have accepted every single one of these debates,” said Hilton, standing behind a debate-style podium and gesturing at an empty one beside him with Becerra’s name on it .

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

Barzar said, gesturing for a customer in line to move to an open register.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

The badger bowed low in a dignified manner, gesturing with her massive blunt paw.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques


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