After a perfunctory nod to pre-Colombian culture, the ground floor covers the conquest and colony.

After a perfunctory nod, politely ignoring each other is the accepted norm.

Chevkija Aim, deep in his devotions, gave him a perfunctory nod.

Oh, he's given a perfunctory nod or two to the prevailing political winds.

She gave her brother a perfunctory nod of thanks; he rolled his eyes.

She greeted him warmly but he responded with a perfunctory nod and immediately got up to leave.

She gave me a perfunctory nod before focusing on Morelli, who had paid no attention to my order and was standing close behind me.

Paris gave him a perfunctory nod and turned toward Kes.

The captain was plainly unimpressed by the information, giving it a perfunctory nod.

His perfunctory nod was intended to soothe her concerns.