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In this light, posturing as sympathetic is an empty gesture, meant to encourage women into motherhood without actually helping them survive it intact.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

Decades later, Dalibor, now 44, was able to find the pair to thank them, saying the gesture had "meant a lot" at a time of great difficulty.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

The country’s Ministry of Information said it has not asked for or received any compensation, instead viewing the agreement as a humanitarian gesture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

“Please vote against that. That would deter people from voting,” Becerra said, making a thumbs-down gesture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

It is a nice gesture but the dogs pile up on themselves, get tangled and turn inward.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

CEOs have groused that these can seem like token gestures.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Then Fox got up, approached Eatherly and made gestures toward him.

From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026

She pays attention to how the actor’s mannerisms change when they are in action — how they walk, which foot they lean on and other subconscious physical gestures.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

Big, bold gestures like these tell part of the story of what has happened in the city.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

“But there are better cafés than this particular one”—he gestures at the window next to them—“within a reasonable distance, if you don’t mind a damp walk. I’m afraid I don’t have an umbrella with me.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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

During an appearance on the Bush Deep podcast, Albanese gestured near his chest while referring to the crown melons, calling them "pretty strange" gifts that "ended up being quite good".

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 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 gestured over the barrier to a manicured plot with shady benches.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

She started to get up, but the social worker gestured for her to stay put.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

Lavie appeared in a jailhouse-yellow shirt and blue pants and looked distressed throughout the hearing, nodding and gesturing to friends at times.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Barzar said, gesturing for a customer in line to move to an open register.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

"I grew up over there and I live over there," says bassist Theo Ellis, gesturing towards the horizon from the stage.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

An image published on social media by Iranian embassies abroad put Ghalibaf centre stage in the Iranian negotiating team, looking animated and gesturing with his hand, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi busied himself with teacups.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

“Put your swords away and let’s talk this over calmly,” said the Dwarf King, gesturing again.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander