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gesture

[jes-cher] / ˈdʒɛs tʃər /


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Pogacar’s signature gesture came the next day when he served as a companion to teammate Isaac del Toro, and helped del Toro secure the white jersey as the Tour’s best young rider.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

In a bid to unite the right before the convention, Flavio this week posted a video apologizing to Michelle, who quickly accepted the gesture of reconciliation.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

This series is a gesture and a hope: What would it look like if the court worked for you?

From Slate Jul. 18, 2026

The prosecution put to Spencer that it had appeared to look celebratory, but Spencer told the jury he had been embarrassed and made the gesture after the woman pushed him away.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

His voice was harsh, but he greeted them with some gesture toward courtesy.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

The company says its "companion-centric" device can interpret human gestures and bop to musical rhythms, as well as take selfies and steady videos.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

Big, bold gestures like these tell part of the story of what has happened in the city.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

In some cases, bureaucrats resorted to ostentatious gestures and outright fraud, feigning adherence to unrealistic targets and masking underperformance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

His film contains gestures that trigger ironic laughs — he’s no dummy — but then leave you with a sting you may be embarrassed to admit.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

She looks around and gestures to an empty corner of the hut.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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

The attendant gestured toward the sky, saying that “the boss” was watching on camera and would not hesitate to call security.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 25, 2026

His grandmother gestured to the bandage across his face.

From BBC Mar. 16, 2026

By the time the butler opened the heavy double doors to the dining room and gestured for them to enter, the Incorrigibles were panting with fear.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

"I remember that as a child I climbed up there, all the way to the main roof tile," former salt farmer Omer Hot said, gesturing at the seven-metre-high storehouse roof.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

Barzar said, gesturing for a customer in line to move to an open register.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 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

Told by reporters that Hilton wanted Becerra to campaign for the ballot initiative, Becerra responded, “Come join me here, where the real people are,” gesturing toward the packed food hall.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

‘Ah,’ said the Walker, gesturing at Torak to move on.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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