waved

Example Sentences

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Senior officials repeatedly waved the problem away as pressure mounted on Washington to handle the situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

For Alyx, the 1 a.m. plan worked, at least initially: When the terminal opened, she was among the first waved through.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

The workers waved red UFW flags and held signs reading “Protect my wages.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

There was a tense moment as the US leader took a breath, waved for silence from the press, and responded.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Usually I’d have to help Mrs. Ellsworth do the dishes, but she must have seen something in my face because she waved me away after I carried the first stack to the sink.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin