gesture
Example Sentences
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In taking the post-shooting moment at face value, he essentially vouched for Trump’s gesture.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
When he did gesture, his movements never went further than the span of his shoulders.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
It was the star's first public appearance since Hawkins' death, and the gesture meant the world – even if he almost missed the show after his flights were cancelled.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
They have rarely had to contend with those signals arriving in seconds, compressing the space between diplomatic gesture and market consequence to near zero.
From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026
JB held out his hands apologetically, a particularly pitiful gesture with his wrists bound.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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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