gesture
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He’d be safe in the company of another human being who might cover him with a blanket and kiss him on the forehead, a gesture I generally reserve for my cats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
This series is a gesture and a hope: What would it look like if the court worked for you?
From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2026
While Luna's paw print has no legal standing, the gesture holds sentimental value, and more than 50 Ecuadoran couples have elected to get married in front of their dogs and cats since May.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
One gesture of support came from King Charles III, Canada’s head of state, who symbolically planted a red maple tree in Buckingham Palace’s garden.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
I gesture with my hand to get her to switch feet.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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Built on intensity and the refusal of outward gestures, Golding’s books leave the reader feeling that they are less in need of supplementation than of sustained attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The company says its "companion-centric" device can interpret human gestures and bop to musical rhythms, as well as take selfies and steady videos.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
Big, bold gestures like these tell part of the story of what has happened in the city.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
U.S. midfielder Sebastian Berhalter gestures to fans after a 4-1 win over Paraguay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
She told us a wonderful story that day, made even more real by her gestures and changing voices to match the different characters.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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She gestured at it: “Treat me as though I were dead.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 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
In one case the server gestured to a sign which said "traditional fish and chips".
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
I waved to get Renée’s attention and gestured to the empty seat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
The kind headmistress gestured for Penelope to sit.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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A few days later, a woman stood outside the window – gesturing a thumbs down.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
"I remember that as a child I climbed up there, all the way to the main roof tile," former salt farmer Omer Hot said, gesturing at the seven-metre-high storehouse roof.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
“Potential jurors are watching this,” Harpootlian said, gesturing at the Court TV camera filming the proceeding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Told by reporters that Hilton wanted Becerra to campaign for the ballot initiative, Becerra responded, “Come join me here, where the real people are,” gesturing toward the packed food hall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Miss Mortimer underscored the point by gesturing with her fork.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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