variants
also gests
as in actions
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
historical fiction in which the hero faces every adversity with honorable geste
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Meanwhile, the reigning champs frequently put Towns in defensive actions, often creating wide-open driving lanes to the rim, much to the ire of head coach Mike Brown.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
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On the other side were Jews who tended to be far more concerned about the resurgence of antisemitism on the right, from the likes of Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, and believed that Israel’s aggressive actions were partially responsible for making Jews unsafe.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Of the rest, demeanors vary, but only Hoiberg can yell at officials and still manage to do it in a sort of friendly way.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Shuter also said the couple was seen shopping together in Aspen, and once again commented on the difference between their demeanors.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2026
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Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that can affect one’s thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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An uptick in car shoppers considering EVs Consumers may be more likely to consider all-electric vehicles amid higher gas prices but changing buying behaviors from traditional vehicles to EVs can be slow, according to Erin Keating, Cox Automotive's senior director of economic and industry insights.—
Sam Meredith,Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jeremiah is a friendly, affectionate and respectful teen who is known for his polite manners and eagerness to help others.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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This test measures not only resilience but also the various ideological and emotional factors typically associated with it, such as family support, personal competence, and faith in God — a higher score reflects more of these attitudes and supports.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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From a public health perspective, understanding these attitudes is essential.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Gestes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gestes. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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