gesture

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“Poppy,” a multicolored abstract from 1995 created using the German artist’s signature squeegee gesture is expected to sell for around $15 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He told BBC Scotland News it might seem like a small gesture, but he has found it can make a huge difference to some of those who go to his gigs.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“I can only do this”—he makes a swiping gesture with his hands—“so many times with so many things,” Sax says in a TV segment.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

I just wanna drift and go peacefully,” Lueders said, rubbing both eyes before making a drifting gesture with both hands.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In a quick and girlish gesture, she gathered her skirts to sit.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck