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gesture

[jes-cher] / ˈdʒɛs tʃər /


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At an execution site of local people during British colonial times, the king paused to reflect in a gesture meant to indicate his awareness of this past injustice.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

It was a loving gesture that symbolized an indelible team and a city that loved the game.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

Her practice has long spanned painting, film and performance, using movement, gesture and culture to explore the body’s relationship to the landscape — and space.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

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

Rio made an exasperated gesture toward Kat, who stood next to him eating an egg sandwich.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

Rather than making the tributes a prominent part of the ceremony, the couple chose quieter gestures that carried personal meaning.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

When he gestures toward the exit, she appears stunned and asks, “What did I do?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

"We've never been in here before," Alan gestures , "it's the first time for me - and hope it's the last."

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

"These types of gestures are likely to be very well received even if they are insincere or tactical in nature."

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

She told us a wonderful story that day, made even more real by her gestures and changing voices to match the different characters.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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

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

Anyway, before we could respond, he gestured at a TV mounted on the wall, level with the highest shelves groaning with organic kibble and handmade toys, and sang out, “Because there he is!”

From Salon ● May 2, 2026

He gestured for the boy to come in as whoever was on the other end of the line talked and talked and talked.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

Queen Camilla was swiftly given an umbrella when the rain started, while the King was seen gesturing to be given one of his own.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

But on Sunday in Mexico City, 73 years of exasperated gesturing came to an end when Kimi Antonelli became Italy’s first F1 world champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

"Instead of water, oil comes out," said retired military officer Hector Valero Balestrini, gesturing toward a hillside where crude oozes naturally from the ground.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

“I have accepted every single one of these debates,” said Hilton, standing behind a debate-style podium and gesturing at an empty one beside him with Becerra’s name on it .

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

“What are you doing with that?” he asks, gesturing at the book under her arm.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern


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