gesture
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He was attacked as he joined the harvest as a symbolic gesture with Palestinians, for whom olives are an important cultural symbol.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
But while truckers appreciate the gesture, most dyed diesel is already committed by fuel distributors to the farmers and ranchers who are their regular customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Her practice has long spanned painting, film and performance, using movement, gesture and culture to explore the body’s relationship to the landscape — and space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
She’s up against seasoned actors and singers who know what they’re doing, whose every step, gesture and note resonates effortlessly.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
As a gesture, a token force of one infantry division and two Marine brigades would be sent to France right away.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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Rather than making the tributes a prominent part of the ceremony, the couple chose quieter gestures that carried personal meaning.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
As he gestures toward the exit, she appears stunned and asks, “What did I do?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Researchers say their findings highlight the vital role facial movements play in human communication, alongside language and gestures.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
"These types of gestures are likely to be very well received even if they are insincere or tactical in nature."
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
She gestures with a long thumb to the other side of the cafeteria.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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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
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
Alexander gestured at Penelope, who had closed her eyes in despair.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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But on Sunday in Mexico City, 73 years of exasperated gesturing came to an end when Kimi Antonelli became Italy’s first F1 world champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
“I think I’ll have one of those,” I said, gesturing toward the other table.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
"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
A few days later, a woman stood outside the window – gesturing a thumbs down.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
“I don’t know how I’d get around the beach with this thing. Too much sand,” he said, gesturing to his foot.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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