gesture
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I will never forget that kind gesture and frequently relate the experience to others who may have a mistaken impression of Justice Thomas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Thames Water said the money had been returned to his account and that he had been offered "a gesture of goodwill".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The gesture inverted one of the most familiar images in the history of the U.S.-China rapprochement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
“I’m trying to find some consensual way into it, but I eventually just need to perform the romantic gesture of doing what feels right and what comes naturally to me.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Yes. And also…” I gesture up the stairs.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Seo, who has an intellectual disability, struggles to form long sentences and can only communicate through brief words and gestures.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Reporters in the room could not hear the exchange, but the BBC saw exasperated facial expressions and gestures from Clancy's lawyer.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
“It’s on the Met and partners to meet the moment, not with token gestures around one exhibit,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
In doing all this, James is also determined to unwind the cliches of gay fiction: the tragic victim, the heartwarming gestures of solidarity, the blunt porniness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Jonah rolls his eyes, then gestures at my clothes.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
She came towards the front of the stage and gestured "no, no, no" with her finger for them to stop.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Toward the end of the performance Raul stood and gestured to the crowd that they should stand and applaud.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
She gestured at a crowd of at least 40 people: “You’re not the only one. All these people are here because of StubHub.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
He gestured over the barrier to a manicured plot with shady benches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
He gestured for her to open the chest.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
"Instead of water, oil comes out," said retired military officer Hector Valero Balestrini, gesturing toward a hillside where crude oozes naturally from the ground.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
"I'm happy for Kimi, of course. But I'm not supporting him like Ferrari, because Ferrari is up there," Thomas adds, gesturing high into the air.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
"There is just so much of it," he said, gesturing toward piles of food parcels at the protest site in the Indian capital.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Barzar said, gesturing for a customer in line to move to an open register.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Put your swords away and let’s talk this over calmly,” said the Dwarf King, gesturing again.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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