gesture
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"It shows what collaboration can achieve," Burnham told Macron on Thursday, saying France's loan to Britain of the almost thousand-year-old embroidery was a "huge personal gesture of goodwill, trust and friendship".
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
And while I’ll admit that hiring an attorney to discuss money before saying “I do” isn’t exactly a romantic gesture, I’ll get into all the ways doing so can be invaluable.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Macron is known to be a manga fan and earlier this year ended a press briefing with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi by doing a hand gesture from the Dragon Ball series.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
So far, North Korea hasn’t responded to Trump’s gesture or acknowledged the reduced nature of the drills.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Yet somehow she doubted he would accept such a friendly gesture.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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Reporters in the room could not hear the exchange, but the BBC saw exasperated facial expressions and gestures from Clancy's lawyer.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
“It’s on the Met and partners to meet the moment, not with token gestures around one exhibit,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
In doing all this, James is also determined to unwind the cliches of gay fiction: the tragic victim, the heartwarming gestures of solidarity, the blunt porniness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Then Fox got up, approached Eatherly and made gestures toward him.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Colin grips his toolbox with one hand and gestures with the other.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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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
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
He opened the door fully and gestured for them to enter.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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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 grew up over there and I live over there," says bassist Theo Ellis, gesturing towards the horizon from the stage.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
“Potential jurors are watching this,” Harpootlian said, gesturing at the Court TV camera filming the proceeding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
An image published on social media by Iranian embassies abroad put Ghalibaf centre stage in the Iranian negotiating team, looking animated and gesturing with his hand, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi busied himself with teacups.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
I draw adults standing in circles, talking and gesturing with their hands.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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