graceful gesture

Example Sentences

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During this beastly presidential campaign, it’s helpful to remember that great power can be effected by a strategic whisper and a graceful gesture.

From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2016

It was a graceful gesture and one that, perhaps only incidentally, reinforced the special nature of Mr. Wachner’s Trinity “Messiah,” which is fast becoming one of the more meaningful musical traditions of the holiday season.

From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2013

One was to urge repeal of the coconut oil tax�a graceful gesture towards the Philippines, for which the President would doubtless not keep Congress in session to force action.

From Time Magazine Archive

The plainness is forgotten when a flock of servers surrounds your table and, in a single graceful gesture, sets down a bunch of snacks.

From Washington Post

The witch motioned to one of the chairs in a long, graceful gesture that made Adelaide’s swan arms look jerky and pained in comparison.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu