gesture
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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
We've Won It All', a gesture of support for the embattled chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Schmidt has acknowledged that his words and gesture "were inappropriate and capable of causing offence and hurt", adding that the clip was recorded at a private gathering and "not intended for the public".
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Xi has also long held Peng’s hand during official occasions, an unusual gesture for a Chinese leader that state media has highlighted as a sign of the couple’s devotion to each other.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
I gesture to the back of the driver’s head, giving Lizzie a not here look.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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This is clear from Fabian Hurzeler's gestures on the touchline.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Rams coach Sean McVay said he spoke with his assistants after online videos appeared to show coaches taunting Eagles fans and making obscene gestures from a stadium booth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
“The question is ultimately about familiarity, affinity, and allyship—not as symbolic gestures, but as evidence accumulated over years of shared political struggle. It is a proxy for trust,” he wrote.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
But the film merely gestures to its own unfortunate place in history, without ever cementing it as a tragedy.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
He gestures to me, waving me toward the lamp.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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But Xi gestured to substantial concerns, noting AI first among priorities to discuss between the two nations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
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
Chagrined, Penelope gestured for the children to eat in silence.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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Prescott can then be seen speaking to a Cowboys security employee and gesturing in the direction of the other man.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
"You see the water there?" he said, gesturing at the Gulf separating the UAE from the coasts of southern Iran.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
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
"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
She was wearing a pale blue dress, a gossamer veil, and a scowl, gesturing at herself.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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