"gesture" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- So as a face-saving gesture, the agreement says Iran's suspension of enrichment activities "is a voluntary confidence-building measure and not a legal obligation."
- It is meant to be a face-saving gesture, because the Parliament would vote down any referendum bill.
- There may be space for face-saving gestures on less vital issues.
- The notables needed that face-saving gesture to fend off the later wrath of the Persian emperor.
- Though it may be possible to blame some of his actions on the disease, later, if a face-saving gesture is needed.
- "This is a face-saving gesture on both sides."
- Reed himself dismissed the poll as a face-saving gesture by an embarrassed Oxendine.
- This is perceived as a face-saving gesture for Tung.
- "This increased bid is a face-saving gesture that lets the board say it got a little bit more."
- On the other hand, he might have fired it as a face-saving, fight-provoking gesture.
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