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gesture

[jes-cher] / ˈdʒɛs tʃər /


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Pogacar’s signature gesture came the next day when he served as a companion to teammate Isaac del Toro, and helped del Toro secure the white jersey as the Tour’s best young rider.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

He’d be safe in the company of another human being who might cover him with a blanket and kiss him on the forehead, a gesture I generally reserve for my cats.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

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

There was something in that gesture that belonged to the world outside the prison.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Built on intensity and the refusal of outward gestures, Golding’s books leave the reader feeling that they are less in need of supplementation than of sustained attention.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

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

Count Olaf had a great number of very long speeches, which he performed with elaborate gestures and facial expressions.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket

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

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

He then gestured to people behind the camera, saying "come on, let's go", before standing up and walking off the set.

From BBC Jun. 7, 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

I waved to get Renée’s attention and gestured to the empty seat.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 2026

While Penelope recited and gestured, she worried about the Incorrigibles.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

He began shouting and gesturing toward Caballero, which led to the benches clearing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 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

"We want to push justice to investigate," he says, gesturing to the towering new buildings surrounding Tirana's central Skenderbeg Square.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

Told by reporters that Hilton wanted Becerra to campaign for the ballot initiative, Becerra responded, “Come join me here, where the real people are,” gesturing toward the packed food hall.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

Mini snatched it quietly, gesturing wildly with one hand.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




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