gesture

Example Sentences

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"The way we've been treated has been disgusting," said the 43-year-old farmer who -despite receiving compensation from the company as a goodwill gesture - was still having issues.

From BBC

The 20-year-old held his hands to his neck in a 'choking' gesture before letting out a roar of celebration.

From BBC

Mr. Ehnes gave it fresh life in a reflective reading generally shorn of showy gestures.

From The Wall Street Journal

While one could read Roberts’ comment simply as a lovely gesture, the shoutout was much more significant than it initially seemed.

From Salon

In a gesture of kindly helpfulness, she pulled the carpetbag from Mrs. Maroney’s clutches.

From Literature