gesture

Example Sentences

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Not everyone understood that Mary’s outflung left arm isn’t some randomly flailing appendage but a gesture pregnant with meaning—multiple ones.

From The Wall Street Journal

“They follow me around whenever I come to town,” said Frank Aureate, gesturing to the gulls as Christopher approached.

From Literature

I gesture to the back of the driver’s head, giving Lizzie a not here look.

From Literature

Mexico is one of a handful of nations that have in the past provided Cuba with oil over the years, a longstanding gesture of solidarity with the Caribbean island.

From The Wall Street Journal

Half of that sum was for "offensive and abusive gestures committed by its supporters" towards the match officials, including displaying banknotes.

From BBC