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gesture

[jes-cher] / ˈdʒɛs tʃər /


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In what appears to be a conciliatory gesture, Infantino writes: "Over recent weeks, I have taken time to listen before writing to you."

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

"Donald, if you're listening, I am very grateful. It's a very good gesture," Carney said, calling Trump "a very good host."

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

If you’re invited somewhere with your significant other, do as New York ceramist Shane Gabier does and get two bottles of wine—a gesture more generous than showing up with just one.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

The obdurate side of the character is lessened with a gesture Antíkona bestows on Ixmene — a reassurance that even though she’s a revolutionary, she’s still an affectionate sister.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

She’s trying hard to look furious, but the gesture is so funny that I can’t help giggling.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Several Portsmouth supporters made gestures that indicated they believed the fan had been grabbed by the throat.

From BBC Sep. 6, 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

Silent cinema performers used their whole bodies — eyes, gestures, poses — as narrative devices.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

Courtroom artists complained that his restless gestures in the witness box made it impossible to get a good sketch.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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 toward his wife, who stood behind a counter usually filled with premade food such as enchiladas and chiles relleno.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

He gestured to the fella to go ahead of him.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

"You see the water there?" he said, gesturing at the Gulf separating the UAE from the coasts of southern Iran.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

“I have accepted every single one of these debates,” said Hilton, standing behind a debate-style podium and gesturing at an empty one beside him with Becerra’s name on it .

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

"I remember that as a child I climbed up there, all the way to the main roof tile," former salt farmer Omer Hot said, gesturing at the seven-metre-high storehouse roof.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 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

The badger bowed low in a dignified manner, gesturing with her massive blunt paw.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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