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gesture

[jes-cher] / ˈdʒɛs tʃər /


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President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent chalked up last week’s historic joint intervention to support the yen as a friendly gesture in support of an ally.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

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

However it turned out, she appreciated the gesture.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

“So Pinewood holds a special meaning for creaky old birdwatchers like me. As a goodwill gesture, MI6 makes a senior agent available to offer technical expertise on any films that feature the Secret Intelligence Service.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

First, top-tier American models must be released openly and regularly—not as one-time gestures.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 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

U.S. midfielder Sebastian Berhalter gestures to fans after a 4-1 win over Paraguay.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

She clarified that this didn't mean "overly sentimental or romantic gestures" but was instead a focus on "love that is quiet and unconditional, built on time and patience."

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

“I think it’s safe to say she did. I mean, again”—Amelia gestures meaningfully at the photographs—“just saying.”

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

She gestured at it: “Treat me as though I were dead.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 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

He gestured to the script on my lap, “Is that a script you’re reading?”

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

His grandmother gestured to the bandage across his face.

From BBC Mar. 16, 2026

She gave the cloth another good squeeze, shook it out, and gestured at me to hang it up.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

He began shouting and gesturing toward Caballero, which led to the benches clearing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 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

"I grew up over there and I live over there," says bassist Theo Ellis, gesturing towards the horizon from the stage.

From BBC Jul. 6, 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

I draw adults standing in circles, talking and gesturing with their hands.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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