nod

Example Sentences

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Even with a nod to global warming, you wouldn’t—or at least shouldn’t—give it much higher chances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It also features a nod to Musk’s business philosophy, touting his “algorithm” for efficiency, and his focus on developing “truth-seeking” artificial-intelligence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

One battle scene is scored to 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up?” simply as a nod to a He-Man mash-up video that went viral back in 2005, a clash as wonky as it sounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

He gets the nod at Lord's ahead of Rehan Ahmed, the leg-spinner missing out on playing his first home Test.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

I nod from the closed tunnel of my parka hood and pull my team over to rest.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen