wave down
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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At one point, he stepped onto a platform midway up to wave down at fans and onlookers who were taking photos.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
She testified that she attempted to wave down the vehicles by stepping off the curb into the bike lane but was unsuccessful.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2024
If you send a wave down a forked channel, it will easily split and flow through both channels at the same time.
From Scientific American • Oct. 12, 2023
Witnesses told the Florida Highway Patrol that Haskins was trying to wave down cars and standing in the center lane when he was hit by the truck and then an SUV.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2023
Not just a quick wave down my spine, but my whole body.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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