nodding

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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

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

From BBC • Mar. 23, 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

Murakami gestures to the walls before him, nodding his head sagely.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

“Just wondered,” answered Shifa for him, and Zheng went back to smiling and nodding again.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook