Example Sentences

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Ana Milagros, 64, who was waving a Vatican flag, said she thought the US-born pope seemed "approachable" and "very sincere".

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

"I was waving at my friend and sister like 'I'll be home in a sec just doing a loop round the block!'," he says about the Europa League celebrations.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

It almost sounded like he was waving the starting flag at the Indianapolis 500.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

Siegman, meanwhile, had advanced to the next intersection and was waving back at us.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2024

Someone was waving to them from its gun turret—no, two someones.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo