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gesture

[jes-cher] / ˈdʒɛs tʃər /


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Was this wardrobe change a symbolic gesture - Burnham signalling that with his move from Greater Manchester mayor to prime minister he would be adopting a more formal style in the job?

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

This series is a gesture and a hope: What would it look like if the court worked for you?

From Slate Jul. 18, 2026

But the gesture that surprised him most, Salazar said, may have been the time that one of Fanara’s cooks couldn’t get to work because his car’s engine blew up.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

While Luna's paw print has no legal standing, the gesture holds sentimental value, and more than 50 Ecuadoran couples have elected to get married in front of their dogs and cats since May.

From Barron's Jul. 12, 2026

Molly asked, reaching out to hug her, but when she wrapped her arms around Anat, she did not return the gesture, instead just standing there, her arms motionless at her sides.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

The company says its "companion-centric" device can interpret human gestures and bop to musical rhythms, as well as take selfies and steady videos.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

U.S. midfielder Sebastian Berhalter gestures to fans after a 4-1 win over Paraguay.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

She clarified that this didn't mean "overly sentimental or romantic gestures" but was instead a focus on "love that is quiet and unconditional, built on time and patience."

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

The show’s photos, predominantly in black and white, document these dramatic emphases as revealed by the stances and gestures of Graham and her dedicated group of women.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

He gestures to me, waving me toward the lamp.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

She gestured at it: “Treat me as though I were dead.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Littler also gestured that Van Veen was a "cry baby" and the pair did not speak for multiple weeks.

From BBC May 28, 2026

He gestured toward his wife, who stood behind a counter usually filled with premade food such as enchiladas and chiles relleno.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 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

Every time she gestured, she left a trail of rose-scented powder.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

Harpootlian asked the judge to allow Murdaugh to appear in the next hearing in street clothes, gesturing for Murdaugh to stand up in his orange jumpsuit labeled “SCDC” for S.C.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

“Everything is going to go dry. Everything will burn. That’s my latest vision,” she said, gesturing to the idyllic landscape.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 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

“Obsession” desperately wants to be a modern film, but can’t do anything more bold than gesturing to the bleakness and incessant discourse this reality is mired in.

From Salon Jun. 4, 2026

Moss could see the uncertainty in the other boy’s body, and Moss jerked his head, gesturing to Javier to join them.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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