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It has cast the release of prisoners as a gesture of goodwill and reconciliation.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

He then made a visit to the Paris headquarters of Unesco, a gesture of support following President Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the agency.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

"Donald, if you're listening, I am very grateful. It's a very good gesture," Carney said, calling Trump "a very good host."

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

The obdurate side of the character is lessened with a gesture Antíkona bestows on Ixmene — a reassurance that even though she’s a revolutionary, she’s still an affectionate sister.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

Whenever he told a story, he would gesture for emphasis, and now was no exception.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

“It’s on the Met and partners to meet the moment, not with token gestures around one exhibit,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Using poses, dance moves, gestures and eye-catching outfits, participants battle for the crowd’s approval.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Silent cinema performers used their whole bodies — eyes, gestures, poses — as narrative devices.

From Salon ● Aug. 22, 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

“It’s lunchtime for the legendary grandparents. Could you and”—he gestures to me—“your friend here give us a hand?”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

But Xi gestured to substantial concerns, noting AI first among priorities to discuss between the two nations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

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 it: “Treat me as though I were dead.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 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

Aunt Kitty gestured for me to sit down, but I wasn’t about to pay her any mind.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

"You see the water there?" he said, gesturing at the Gulf separating the UAE from the coasts of southern Iran.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

Lavie appeared in a jailhouse-yellow shirt and blue pants and looked distressed throughout the hearing, nodding and gesturing to friends at times.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

"There is just so much of it," he said, gesturing toward piles of food parcels at the protest site in the Indian capital.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

"I grew up over there and I live over there," says bassist Theo Ellis, gesturing towards the horizon from the stage.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

“I don’t know how I’d get around the beach with this thing. Too much sand,” he said, gesturing to his foot.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen