gesture
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Sarah welcomes the gesture and I’ve noticed others admiring my gallantry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
"This is a welcome and constructive gesture by Iran and deserves appreciation," said Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
“I can only do this”—he makes a swiping gesture with his hands—“so many times with so many things,” Sax says in a TV segment.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
I just wanna drift and go peacefully,” Lueders said, rubbing both eyes before making a drifting gesture with both hands.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Pashayan believed that the Treasury Department might appreciate the humanitarian gesture and eventually might allow the match to go forward by giving Bobby a special license to play.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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