nod

Example Sentences

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Now, they seem to merit little more than a nod.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

In a nod to the seriousness of the situation, three federal lawmakers representing California have appealed to the Trump administration to issue a disaster declaration over the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

It’s hardly the first company to try to convey its brand image through its ticker symbol; for example, Anheuser-Busch InBev uses “BUD,” a nod to its Budweiser brand, and Petco has opted for “WOOF.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A Manchester City supporter recently went viral as he celebrated a victory with an Arsenal water bottle, a nod to Arteta's side 'bottling' the title after three successive second-placed finishes.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

I nod, and she shifts into apology mode.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller