Example Sentences

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He stopped his car to sign autographs for people who were waving at him.

From Salon • Jul. 27, 2025

Fans were waving souvenir white towels late Tuesday night, but it was clear that the Timberwolves were the ones in full surrender.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

They were waving banners and scarves, all full of happiness and joy.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

“I looked over at Skip and Woody and they were waving at me, like ‘no more!’”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

All the ferryboat passengers were waving their hats and hankies.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman