gestures
Example Sentences
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Then Fox got up, approached Eatherly and made gestures toward him.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
First, top-tier American models must be released openly and regularly—not as one-time gestures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 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
Argentina away will offer less opportunity for such gestures, but head coach Steve Borthwick may be tempted to see if Pollock can be as effective from the start.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 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
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