gesture
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“It’s a nice gesture for anyone to remember your birthday, and Chris has such an unusual talent.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
In taking the post-shooting moment at face value, he essentially vouched for Trump’s gesture.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
When he did gesture, his movements never went further than the span of his shoulders.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
It was the star's first public appearance since Hawkins' death, and the gesture meant the world – even if he almost missed the show after his flights were cancelled.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
He hoped the full force of his glare plus the gesture would let her know, If you say one more nasty thing, I will throw you out.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing gesture
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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"Of Mice and Men"
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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