gesture
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Gosling said the flat hand gesture has haunted him since it first appeared on the poster and physical media covers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 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
While Luna's paw print has no legal standing, the gesture holds sentimental value, and more than 50 Ecuadoran couples have elected to get married in front of their dogs and cats since May.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
The painter’s face is half-cloaked in shadow, his features barely present in a gesture toward his uncertain identity as an artist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
It was intended as a gentlemanly gesture, but Bobby looked hurt, almost insulted.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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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
Argentina away will offer less opportunity for such gestures, but head coach Steve Borthwick may be tempted to see if Pollock can be as effective from the start.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 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
The point: People will remember physical gestures and personal details.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
His face assumes a deferential expression and he gestures broadly toward an entrance on the opposite side.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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She gestured at it: “Treat me as though I were dead.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
He gestured toward his wife, who stood behind a counter usually filled with premade food such as enchiladas and chiles relleno.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 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
His grandmother gestured to the bandage across his face.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026
He turned the radio up loud, gestured for Wynne to join him in the bathroom, and blasted the water in the sink and bathtub.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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"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
“Potential jurors are watching this,” Harpootlian said, gesturing at the Court TV camera filming the proceeding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 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
“Obsession” desperately wants to be a modern film, but can’t do anything more bold than gesturing to the bleakness and incessant discourse this reality is mired in.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026
“Look at all those presents,” Dad said, gesturing to our tree.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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