How to Use body language in a Sentence

body language

noun
  • We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.
  • The body language in the last two games has said it all.
    Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 26 May 2025
  • One of the key things to look at is your dog's body language.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • The cadence in the huddle, say, or the body language on the sideline.
    Shawn Windsor, USA TODAY, 31 July 2022
  • The sour mood of most Huskies was all over their faces and body language.
    Mike Anthony, courant.com, 11 Dec. 2019
  • The body language is bad and the tension in the locker room is worse.
    Joe Vardon, cleveland.com, 3 Feb. 2018
  • While the audio is strained, the body language says it all.
    Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 16 Sep. 2021
  • There’s yearning in their body language; there are ghosts in the weeds.
    Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 9 June 2022
  • That has to start with me … the body language, the messaging.
    Bob Ford, Philly.com, 8 May 2018
  • The best that senior aides could do was to try to read Mr. Putin’s body language.
    Thomas Gibbons-Neff, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Strong, with his rigid body language, is at his best in that scene.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2022
  • As soon as the nurse leaves the room, Ms. Doe’s entire body language changes.
    Alise Leslie, The Root, 1 Apr. 2018
  • Joy, too, for the most part has returned to his face and body language.
    Dallas News, 5 Mar. 2021
  • And with the last one, Breazeale’s body language crumpled.
    Brian Mahoney, The Seattle Times, 19 May 2019
  • His body language is the strongest I’ve seen in my life.
    Simon Kuper, Time, 11 Aug. 2021
  • When Mahomes took a seat on the bench, the body language was awful.
    Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Jedrick Wills’ body language sums up how the Browns played against the Steelers.
    cleveland, 1 Nov. 2021
  • The turnovers were bad, but the body language was just as concerning.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2022
  • The moment the adults occupied the desks, their body language changed.
    Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 26 June 2023
  • Throughout it all, the body language of the old Nurkic looked back.
    Joe Freeman, OregonLive.com, 3 Nov. 2017
  • Listen to their point of view, look them in the eye and observe their face and body language.
    Dallas News, 25 Dec. 2022
  • The body language of the encounter also told the story.
    Evan Nierman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Finally, be aware of the tone of your voice and your body language.
    Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2019
  • Even before Peters threw the flag and walked off the field, his body language in the Jets game was abysmal.
    Sam Mellinger, kansascity, 19 Dec. 2017
  • Hey, Mary Kay: What’s the body language of the players under the new coaches and staff?
    cleveland, 23 Aug. 2020
  • These are the top four areas of body language to focus on.
    Renee Morad, NBC News, 20 Apr. 2021
  • So, take some time to practice and make sure your body language is in top shape.
    Eric Titner, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2017
  • But the strains are real, captured in the tired body language of a silent subway ride home from the store.
    Nathan Burstein, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2021
  • His body language is better, and his mind-set is right.
    John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Apr. 2022
  • Hence, the spasms of anticipatory body language in the stands before the 25-year-old guard sank the dagger: This is just what this team does.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025

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