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gesture

[jes-cher] / ˈdʒɛs tʃər /


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After a gesture to follow, I was handed a lantern.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The gesture felt especially important because the tournament is beginning under difficult circumstances for Iran.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Before kick-off, Iranian players presented white roses to their American counterparts as a gesture of peace, in a moment widely seen as transcending politics.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Last week, the beloved Sesame Street character attempted what seemed like a harmless gesture of sportsmanship, posting support for both teams competing in the Finals.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

In a quick and girlish gesture, she gathered her skirts to sit.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck




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