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nodding
Derived word form of nod

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“All that stuff is under NDA. All that stuff is under IP,” he adds, nodding to the legal agreements contractors make with the studio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

As a kicker, “Melania” observes its central couple politely nodding goodnight after they come home from three inauguration balls, making it clear that the couple prefers separate bedrooms.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Green considered me again for a long moment before nodding his head as though he’d just figured something out.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin