nod

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It also features a nod to Musk’s business philosophy, touting his “algorithm” for efficiency, and his focus on developing “truth-seeking” artificial-intelligence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

He gets the nod at Lord's ahead of Rehan Ahmed, the leg-spinner missing out on playing his first home Test.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

That was a little nod for me and Jamie because he’s red inside.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The nod of approval comes ahead of Apple’s week-long Worldwide Developers Conference, which begins June 8.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Finally, after he was more tangled in gold than Red was in rope, he slumped down and his head began to nod.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff