gesture
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That includes working with the United Nations to persuade Iran to allow ships carrying ingredients for fertilizers to pass safely as a gesture to African nations facing a food crisis, said one official.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
"Thousands of people every day have performed the famous heel-spinning gesture," city councillors said.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
It’s fine just to see Duplass as a gesture toward corporate apathy.
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
It is a nice gesture but the dogs pile up on themselves, get tangled and turn inward.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
Vocabulary lists containing gesture
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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"Of Mice and Men"
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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