nod

Example Sentences

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The move would be a nod to the retail investors who have helped power shares of the electric-vehicle maker and are often fans of Musk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

During business hours, they were welcome to use the store’s water fountains, its bathrooms, its electricity, to read in the reading nook, or nod off, if need be.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

But regardless of the colour the jersey is certain to give a nostalgic nod to some of Scotland's most iconic away kits.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

A nod to the attention-seeking fairies — here, less Tinker Bell and more a metaphor for being noticed — inspires a “Riverdance”-like breakout.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

I nod, but Avery has a strange look on her face.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison