gesture

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Cuba has taken apparent steps in recent weeks to ease tensions, notably releasing groups of prisoners in two batches, in what it called a "humanitarian gesture."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“I can only do this”—he makes a swiping gesture with his hands—“so many times with so many things,” Sax says in a TV segment.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Cuba will free 2,010 prisoners as part of a "humanitarian and sovereign gesture," it announced on Thursday, as it faces continued political pressure from the US.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

I just wanna drift and go peacefully,” Lueders said, rubbing both eyes before making a drifting gesture with both hands.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I only read his lips and the crude hand gesture that I will not describe.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri