nodding
Example Sentences
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Classic cars and marching bands crept along parade routes, nodding to the nostalgia-tinged mid-century that has come to dominate the notion of “a better time.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
"Are we in a zoo or something?" 68-year-old pensioner Anton Sabucha protested to AFP, nodding to the signs outside his house.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
The 30-year-old's match-winning double showcased all the reasons Mourinho loved him - the first, nodding down a long ball to Wesley Sneijder and deftly netting the return pass.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Khamenei’s father, Ali Khamenei, publicly approved of talks that led to a 2015 pact with global powers to ease sanctions in exchange for nuclear curbs before nodding to the deal itself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
“Somebody must know,” said Rich, his eyes darting around and his head nodding quickly, as if no one could possibly disagree with that.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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