gesture
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That same gesture doesn’t work on the Duo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
He was attacked as he joined the harvest as a symbolic gesture with Palestinians, for whom olives are an important cultural symbol.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Her practice has long spanned painting, film and performance, using movement, gesture and culture to explore the body’s relationship to the landscape — and space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
She’s up against seasoned actors and singers who know what they’re doing, whose every step, gesture and note resonates effortlessly.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
Whenever he told a story, he would gesture for emphasis, and now was no exception.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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Their gestures were filmed as they recorded their lines, so that animators could incorporate those mannerisms into the movie.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
As he gestures toward the exit, she appears stunned and asks, “What did I do?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Researchers say their findings highlight the vital role facial movements play in human communication, alongside language and gestures.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Ke, who’d come along, began to coach his sibling, making bold expressions and gestures and encouraging David to copy him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Count Olaf had a great number of very long speeches, which he performed with elaborate gestures and facial expressions.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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Toward the end of the performance Raul stood and gestured to the crowd that they should stand and applaud.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
She gestured at a crowd of at least 40 people: “You’re not the only one. All these people are here because of StubHub.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
He then gestured to people behind the camera, saying "come on, let's go", before standing up and walking off the set.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
Anyway, before we could respond, he gestured at a TV mounted on the wall, level with the highest shelves groaning with organic kibble and handmade toys, and sang out, “Because there he is!”
From Salon ● May 2, 2026
Eudora strode gracefully over to the wolf and gestured to the stone table.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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She looked at me, then glanced back at the booth where Barry was gesturing wildly at a piece of fried onion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
"Instead of water, oil comes out," said retired military officer Hector Valero Balestrini, gesturing toward a hillside where crude oozes naturally from the ground.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
“I have accepted every single one of these debates,” said Hilton, standing behind a debate-style podium and gesturing at an empty one beside him with Becerra’s name on it .
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Barzar said, gesturing for a customer in line to move to an open register.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
I flung my arms out, gesturing to all the merchandise.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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