motion
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Claus had watched the replay in slow motion, allowing him to see what wasn’t apparent at game speed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Beyond the tributes, Graham’s death also sets in motion South Carolina’s succession process.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
The motion said that Trump’s legal team was attempting further delay, having told Carroll’s lawyers that the president was considering asking the Supreme Court to reconsider its denial of his petition to hear the case.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
The motion was put forward by non-aligned Rothbury councillor Steven Bridgett, who said the authority should oppose any proposals to reintroduce lynx in order to protect farming.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
I knew it was bad as soon as I heard the crack, but the whole tragedy happened in cinematic slow motion.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
United States that allows additional habeas motions to challenge convictions that inmates allege were unconstitutional.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
If you think of the Williams sisters you see them in the Wimbledon whites, moving around a grass court, two beautiful service motions, with athleticism, power, and touch at the net to boot.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Jurado said the package of motions is an effort to provide support for residents and obtain answers about what led to the ongoing disaster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
A judge denied the companies’ motions for appeal last week.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
Chancellor Nyla motions to a man across the room.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
Melonie Walcott, an HIV researcher, held an imaginary fishing rod and motioned reeling in a catch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Channeling his inner Jameson, a spirited Simmons then motioned for Spider-Man to get tossed from the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
Soldiers were always nearby when AFP spoke to locals and on one occasion in Bariire motioned a woman to say no when asked if she feared Al-Shabaab's possible return.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
In the dugout, manager Dave Roberts quickly motioned to veteran first baseman Freddie Freeman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2025
The nurse motioned for the three of them to follow.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
"Silencio" the rescuers scream turning towards the road with their fists up in the air, motioning to everyone to remain silent.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
"And this is why this film exists and why I exist as an artist because of those people right there," he added, motioning to his family and crew.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
"This should all be underwater," he says, motioning towards the parched expanse of exposed white rocks.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2025
The man tries to brush him off, motioning his hand for Hipolito to leave, but he persists, holding his cellphone up at the masked agent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2025
“Miss Love, see if'n they’s some a-Miss Mattie Lou’s scup’non nectar in the pantry, hear,” said Grandpa, taking the rocking chair and motioning Mr. McAllister to Granny’s gentleman’s chair.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
Vocabulary lists containing motion
Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer - Introductory
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
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