Example Sentences

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“In that way, we are nodding to the myths of the past and those who told stories about the constellations. Mankind’s relationship to the stars has always been primal and rich with intention.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2022

We imagine the glorious effect when all the daffodils are nodding in the sun, bright as chrome yellow yield signs.

From Washington Post • Mar. 13, 2022

This way he could remember the sorts of thoughts that come to us as we are nodding off, which we often do not recall.

From Scientific American • Dec. 9, 2021

Though golf course owners may cringe at this advice, superintendents are nodding in approval.

From Golf Digest • Mar. 19, 2019

Amy, Hena, and Lila are nodding their heads.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh