gesture

Example Sentences

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At the same time, I have come to regard my tech tweaks as a relatively harmless nonhuman gesture.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

"It's a symbolic gesture that won't have any real impact on the economy for ordinary Cubans," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Other attractions, including Aquaventure and the sprawling Dubai Miracle Garden, recently distributed free tickets to residents as a goodwill gesture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The Rams distanced themselves from Nacua’s gesture in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Theo turns and flags down the conductor, who sees him and makes a sharp jab with his index finger, a gesture telling Theo to sit down.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse