gesture

Example Sentences

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At the start of the trial the defendant hid his face behind a red folder and raised his right index finger – a common gesture among Muslims worldwide, symbolising belief in one God.

From BBC

She gestured toward the wall and added, “Besides, we trust people more than AI to get the work done.”

From MarketWatch

Although returns of African cultural heritage are increasing, experts say such gestures remain rare.

From Barron's

The gesture was made on the day the two leaders met for the first time at the White House.

From Los Angeles Times

"The way we've been treated has been disgusting," said the 43-year-old farmer who -despite receiving compensation from the company as a goodwill gesture - was still having issues.

From BBC