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gesture

[jes-cher] / ˈdʒɛs tʃər /


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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

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

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

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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