gestures

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The point: People will remember physical gestures and personal details.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The study described these subtle gestures as part of a shared motor skill developed through years of advanced piano training.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

As the protests have grown, Paz has made various gestures aimed at ending the revolt against policies with which he is attempting to resolve Bolivia's worst economic crisis in decades.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The article characterizes his demeanor as overly restrained and controlled, contrasting his stiff posture and stone-faced expression with the animated gestures and expressions of other candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Brother Lekan’s shrewd eyes study me a second longer before, begrudgingly, he gestures for me to step forward.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray