nodding

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The 30-year-old's match-winning double showcased all the reasons Mourinho loved him - the first, nodding down a long ball to Wesley Sneijder and deftly netting the return pass.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“All that stuff is under NDA. All that stuff is under IP,” he adds, nodding to the legal agreements contractors make with the studio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Rosenblatt’s McPeake reiterated a Buy rating and $40 price target on Rigetti shares, conceding that fourth-quarter results “came in a bit light” while nodding to the company’s “good machine sales momentum.”

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

As a kicker, “Melania” observes its central couple politely nodding goodnight after they come home from three inauguration balls, making it clear that the couple prefers separate bedrooms.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

“Did I miss something here?” the old man asked, nodding at Robert’s unconscious body.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley