gestures

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Yet the PetPhone’s understanding of communication can feel narrow, prioritizing human language over pets’ physical gestures.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

She clarified that this didn't mean "overly sentimental or romantic gestures" but was instead a focus on "love that is quiet and unconditional, built on time and patience."

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

The point: People will remember physical gestures and personal details.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Nella celebrates Hazel’s hire, viewing it as proof that Wagner is finally living up to its promise to prioritize diversity after years of empty gestures.

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2023

The guy next to me adjusts his overhead fan and gestures at the medicine packet in my fingers.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith