gesturing

Example Sentences

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"You got to put them heat pads in your trotters," he says, gesturing towards his feet.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“John, this is Athol,” Bookholane said, gesturing to the legendary South African playwright Athol Fugard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"Thank you First Lady Melania Trump for inviting me to the White House," said the gray-and-black robot, gesturing with its hands in its brief opening remarks.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

You are close to its trunk, experiencing its lofty height and its many branches spreading out like gesturing limbs of an animate creature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“Not right away, honey. You’ll probably feel a little sore for a few days afterward, but not while you’re here. Now,” she says, gesturing with the mold, “open up.”

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day