gesture
Example Sentences
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As he shook hands with Xi, he leaned in to pat him on the arm in what appeared to be a gesture of warmth.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
"That was about respecting your place in society, but in the revolutionary 1640s and 1650s, hat-honor became a real gesture of defiance in the political sphere."
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
It’s certainly a nice gesture, but not 100% necessary.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
President Trump calls the project a humanitarian gesture as many vessels run low on food “and everything else necessary for largescale crews to stay on board in a healthy and sanitary manner.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
“Just breathe. In and out. Slowly. Feel the concrete under your feet. Under your butt. That’s real and everything else is just…” He makes a vanishing gesture with his hand.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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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