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sign languages

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plural of sign language

as in signs

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Few signs of humanity interrupted the rocky shoreline — just a couple of cabins and the wooden railings of a path leading to a wizened cedar tree revered by the tribe.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Dugger was the main talking point in defensive coordinator Raheem Morris’ press conference Saturday, because all signs are pointing to Dugger having a key role in the defense.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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Falling asleep to the ocean breeze and crashing waves encapsulates the essence of Essaouira, a city long favored by a bohemian crowd.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Luke was towed into these large waves by his brother, who also acted as his safety partner, which is essential in these conditions.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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The performing community challenged that notion, tracing the scat-singing and gesticulations to earlier artists including Black jazz performer Baby Esther Jones and cabaret entertainer Florence Mills.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
But on a Sunday morning in July 1595, the groan of the heavy wooden door startled him from his gesticulations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026

Definition of gesticulations

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Previously, the apps and menus that worked with these gestures were relatively limited.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Summary Matic, an innovative home robot, offers advanced cleaning capabilities by understanding voice commands and gestures in over 70 languages.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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