gesture
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"Thousands of people every day have performed the famous heel-spinning gesture," city councillors said.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
It’s fine just to see Duplass as a gesture toward corporate apathy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Before the removal, Adam had voluntarily offered to contribute toward Brian’s expenses as a neighborly gesture, despite believing he had no legal liability.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Vatican officials said Olah’s participation wasn’t intended as an endorsement, but as a gesture aimed at encouraging dialogue with the industry as a whole.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 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
Vocabulary lists containing gesture
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