nod at
Example Sentences
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Muncy entered Stage 2 of All-Star fan voting this week as the favorite to claim the starting nod at third base, up against fellow finalist Alec Bohm.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
“The lobster has molted into its final form,” Steinberger wrote in a blog post about the name change—a nod at his platform’s lobster-centric branding.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
Galthie gave Anthony Jelonch the nod at No.8 with Gregory Alldritt dropped from the squad, while Theo Attissogbe comes in at right wing with France's record try-scorer Damian Penaud axed over defensive concerns.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
“The Rat Race” is a nod at Carrie’s discovery that her courtyard’s garden is infested with vermin, forcing her to tear it out and start over.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025
He gives me a sly smile and what I think is a slight nod at the same time that Zara’s elbow crushes into my ribs.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
