gesture

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The measure was seen as a goodwill gesture by the regime, which has a history of liberating political prisoners as part of negotiations with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Though the gesture was striking, the original heads were retrieved and carefully restored under the guidance of The Henry Moore Foundation adding a powerful footnote to the history of this majestic sculpture."

From BBC

The philosopher catches our eye and gestures toward us with the right hand that rests on the air pump.

From The Wall Street Journal

I love making unexpected gestures or popping up with a gift that someone didn’t see coming.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a goodwill gesture, Cuba said Thursday it would release 51 prisoners after talks with the Vatican, which has previously acted as mediator between Washington and Havana.

From Barron's