wave
Example Sentences
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“I don’t know,” she said with a wave as she walked out of the room.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Verhoeven beat the count, but a follow-up flurry in the closing seconds of the round prompted the referee to step in and wave it off - a decision that looked extremely harsh on the challenger.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Weaver has aired his frustrations through YouTube videos, sparking a wave of agreement in the comments section.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
Investors are still riding the wave of strong earnings, with tech taking a starring role once again.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
I felt a small wave of panic—the only person I knew this side of the Atlantic, now leaving.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing wave
Waves and Wave Properties - Introductory
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Waves and Wave Properties - Middle School
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Earth Science - Middle School
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