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gesticulation

[je-stik-yuh-ley-shuhn] / dʒɛˌstɪk jəˈleɪ ʃən /


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You wouldn't see such gesticulation from a posse of policemen directing traffic at a busy crossroads.

From BBC May 9, 2026

The most memorable gesticulation of the day, though, was definitely a little number from George W. Bush.

From Slate Jan. 9, 2025

“Enough is Enough,” also certainly covers the daily gesticulation by politicians, pundits and the press regarding the latest polling figures, and trying to guess what the presidential debate will be like next week.

From Salon Sep. 5, 2024

Managers will, for example, permit rivals to leave their technical areas without reproach, but not if they indulge in excitable gesticulation or overt displays of emotion at the same time.

From New York Times Oct. 23, 2016

“I see from my own internal gesticulation sensors that we have a question,” said Mr. Lemoncello.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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