gesturing

Example Sentences

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"You got to put them heat pads in your trotters," he says, gesturing towards his feet.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Cumulatively, Ms. Riley evokes fragile feelings of vulnerability and longing among her characters, while gesturing toward a potential for contentedness in community and intellectual integrity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“John, this is Athol,” Bookholane said, gesturing to the legendary South African playwright Athol Fugard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"Thank you First Lady Melania Trump for inviting me to the White House," said the gray-and-black robot, gesturing with its hands in its brief opening remarks.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

With her free hand, Monique was gesturing frantically at Angela.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix