gesture
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The gesture felt especially important because the tournament is beginning under difficult circumstances for Iran.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Before kick-off, Iranian players presented white roses to their American counterparts as a gesture of peace, in a moment widely seen as transcending politics.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Last week, the beloved Sesame Street character attempted what seemed like a harmless gesture of sportsmanship, posting support for both teams competing in the Finals.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
His left hand clutches a silver teapot in a gesture midway between a caress and a grasp.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
She sat for just a moment, studying me, then raised her right forefoot in a hand-shaking gesture.
From This Side of Wild 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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