gestures
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As he gestures toward the exit, she appears stunned and asks, “What did I do?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
"These types of gestures are likely to be very well received even if they are insincere or tactical in nature."
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
While previous research has shown that gestures and vocal cues influence how speech is interpreted, much less has been known about how facial movements affect perceptions of confidence.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Ke, who’d come along, began to coach his sibling, making bold expressions and gestures and encouraging David to copy him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
I know that people do things for all sorts of reasons—especially small gestures like looking away.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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