gesture
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In a bid to unite the right before the convention, Flavio this week posted a video apologizing to Michelle, who quickly accepted the gesture of reconciliation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 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
This series is a gesture and a hope: What would it look like if the court worked for you?
From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2026
"The United States of America appreciates this gesture of Goodwill by Iran!"
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
I gesture for Theo to wait in the guest parlor to the right, while I continue to my mother’s private study, the place where she would plan the week’s menus and write her correspondence.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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Dallas McMurray’s artfully animated performing of the childlike pantomimic gestures that thread through the dance occasionally prompted audience laughter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 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
Big, bold gestures like these tell part of the story of what has happened in the city.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
His film contains gestures that trigger ironic laughs — he’s no dummy — but then leave you with a sting you may be embarrassed to admit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Gina gestures like a street-corner mattress sale guy, and Grandpa Ed looks pissed.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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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
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
By the time the butler opened the heavy double doors to the dining room and gestured for them to enter, the Incorrigibles were panting with fear.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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Barzar said, gesturing for a customer in line to move to an open register.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 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
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
“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
And now she’s stepping aside, gesturing for Libby to come in.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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