gesture
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Of the spinning ritual, which was popular among Milanese in the 19th Century, Galli told AFP news agency: "It's probably a charming gesture, but also quite damaging for a work of art."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
During a livestream last December, Nacua criticized NFL officials and made a gesture regarded as antisemitic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Before the removal, Adam had voluntarily offered to contribute toward Brian’s expenses as a neighborly gesture, despite believing he had no legal liability.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Vatican officials said Olah’s participation wasn’t intended as an endorsement, but as a gesture aimed at encouraging dialogue with the industry as a whole.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
In a grand gesture, he placed the tray on one of the children’s desks and lifted the dome-shaped cover.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing gesture
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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