nod

Example Sentences

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You'd have a little nod and say hello.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

In 2016, she received her first nomination for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — although that nod was a decade late, since she’d been eligible since 2007.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

"They have their own considerations, they do not want to be dragged into this conflict" publicly, the second source told AFP, in a nod to Beijing's strong behind-the-scenes role.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

He returned home, his new name a nod to a Zulu chief, with a new rhythm to his work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

I nod, relieved but distracted, looking back at the file in my hands.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse