nod

Example Sentences

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But more than that, I wanted to give a nod to the spy genre with those title cards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Even with a nod to global warming, you wouldn’t—or at least shouldn’t—give it much higher chances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Despite not featuring for England since October, and only returning from a four-month injury in April, midfielder Ella Toone was given the nod over Lucia Kendall and Laura Blindkilde Brown.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It also features a nod to Musk’s business philosophy, touting his “algorithm” for efficiency, and his focus on developing “truth-seeking” artificial-intelligence.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Then I nod meaningfully toward my switchboard, trying to convey that it requires my full attention.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse