nodding

Example Sentences

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Khamenei’s father, Ali Khamenei, publicly approved of talks that led to a 2015 pact with global powers to ease sanctions in exchange for nuclear curbs before nodding to the deal itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

“We want to participate in what Sam is creating,” Iger said on CNBC, with Altman, occupying an adjacent on-screen window, nodding in acknowledgment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

When the verdict was delivered McCullagh could be seen slowly nodding his head.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

To women nodding along while reading tales of alpine divorces and ghostlighting filling their social media feeds, Fusco is the typical catch in the increasingly polluted dating pool.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

The only others in the car were the conductor, a couple sitting very close, and an old man nodding off.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu