body language

Example Sentences

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It is amazing what body language can tell you in a still picture.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Referring to the video images of a masked man on her doorstep shortly before she disappeared, he said somebody somewhere would recognise the suspect based either on their behaviour or their body language.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Defense attorney Harpootlian said during Wednesday’s hearing that Hill instructed jurors to be skeptical of Murdaugh’s testimony and to pay more attention to his body language more than his words.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

The 52-year-old had his head in his hands when the final whistle went -- his body language as negative as the horrendous weather which had left puddles all over the pitch.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

I was able to deduce from their body language that they had made up and this made me pleased because it showed how much better I was getting at reading body language.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd