Example Sentences

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After the game against Chelsea, television footage showed he and team-mate Djed Spence appearing to snub Frank, when the Dane had gestured for them to go and acknowledge the home supporters.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

Without his noticing, William had gestured for the check; Kenny placed it in front of William in its leather folder.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 24, 2019

A Mercedes had stopped next to my car at a light, and its driver, a smart-looking gentleman, had gestured for me to roll down my window to talk. 

From Forbes • Aug. 25, 2014

They missed an extraordinary day in which Ferdinand was asked at one point to demonstrate to the court precisely how he had gestured towards Terry on the pitch.

From The Guardian • Jul. 9, 2012

She had gestured to the Rolodex on her desk during one of their earliest sessions, then turned the dial to flip through the contact cards.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro