motion
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The observations provide the first direct evidence that quark-gluon plasma responds to fast-moving particles as a unified fluid, producing waves, splashes, and swirling motion instead of simply behaving as a collection of independently scattering particles.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
The physical motion created while walking could also contribute by triggering reflexes that encourage the intestines to become more active.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026
In 2022, however, a Colorado trial court denied Suncor’s motion to dismiss.
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026
That set in motion this whole new vibe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
I had seen a motion picture one time at school about a parade in Washington.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
Slipping into survival mode, going through the motions without feeling the crushing weight of the reality of a situation, can be an adaptive response when you’re in the middle of a crisis.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
"This year I'm here, and I'm kind of just going through the motions, really."
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Judge Sean P. Lugg denied both motions this year, a ruling upheld by the Delaware Supreme Court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The letter comes days before the parties are expected to submit new motions asking the judge to rule in their favor on at least some of their core arguments, after completing discovery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
She motions to the man and rabbit who walk toward us, as real as Lita is real.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
Within seconds of our arrival, they motioned for us to stop filming.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Melonie Walcott, an HIV researcher, held an imaginary fishing rod and motioned reeling in a catch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Finally, he motioned the audience to stop, like, “OK. OK. Enough. Let’s go have dinner and a drink.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 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
She motioned over her shoulder with her thumb.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
"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
"Ok," said Trump as Rubio went back to his seat, motioning for reporters to be quiet as they shouted questions.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2025
When that didn’t work, Medvedev started motioning for the spectators to quiet down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2025
He stretched the defense back beyond the three-point line, answering Minnesota jumpers with shots of his own, motioning for the crowd to calm down twice during the second quarter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2025
“Get back from our guest, boys,” Abuela calls, motioning to them.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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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