How to Use body language in a Sentence
body language
noun
- We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.
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One of the key things to look at is your dog's body language.
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Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
23 Oct. 2022
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The cadence in the huddle, say, or the body language on the sideline.
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Shawn Windsor,
USA TODAY,
31 July 2022
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While the audio is strained, the body language says it all.
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Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com,
al,
16 Sep. 2021
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There’s yearning in their body language; there are ghosts in the weeds.
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Robin Givhan,
Washington Post,
9 June 2022
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The best that senior aides could do was to try to read Mr. Putin’s body language.
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Thomas Gibbons-Neff,
New York Times,
16 Dec. 2022
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Strong, with his rigid body language, is at his best in that scene.
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David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 May 2022
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When Mahomes took a seat on the bench, the body language was awful.
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Jarrett Bell,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2023
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Jedrick Wills’ body language sums up how the Browns played against the Steelers.
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cleveland,
1 Nov. 2021
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The turnovers were bad, but the body language was just as concerning.
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Globe Staff,
BostonGlobe.com,
18 May 2022
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The moment the adults occupied the desks, their body language changed.
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Peter Hessler,
The New Yorker,
26 June 2023
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Listen to their point of view, look them in the eye and observe their face and body language.
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Dallas News,
25 Dec. 2022
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His body language is better, and his mind-set is right.
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John Shea,
San Francisco Chronicle,
9 Apr. 2022
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Anybody who owns a dog or a cat knows how their body language tells you so much.
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Kelli Bender,
Peoplemag,
18 Aug. 2023
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Ruud’s body language was now that of a player who could not find a way.
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Gerald Marzorati,
The New Yorker,
12 Sep. 2022
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Just emotion and body language, as displayed in a short, silent video.
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Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2022
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There’s no audio, but the body language is telling: Doty’s on the defensive.
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Lauren Smiley,
WIRED,
7 Nov. 2023
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The body language and chemistry between these two says it all.
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Johnny Lam,
Peoplemag,
7 Sep. 2022
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Meyer’s body language on the sideline of the game has been a bit of a meme on social media.
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oregonlive,
15 Sep. 2021
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Screens deny us the subtleties of body language and the nuances of knowing glances.
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Steve Mollman,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2023
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The key differences are the tone of voice, the words communicated, and the body language used.
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Heidi Lynne Kurter,
Forbes,
28 Jan. 2022
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Again, dogs read us—and in this case, our unconscious body language.
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Alexandra Horowitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2022
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Brady’s body language was sullen throughout the second half.
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Ben Volin,
BostonGlobe.com,
28 Oct. 2022
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Tom Brady’s dour body language on the Tampa Bay sideline.
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Jason Gay,
WSJ,
31 Oct. 2022
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Note their body language; introduce them to your team and watch the exchange.
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Debra Rinell,
Forbes,
7 Sep. 2021
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For now, the only clues to be had regarded his body language.
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Evan Webeck,
The Mercury News,
14 May 2024
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Instead, maintain eye contact with the shark and read its body language.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Mar. 2024
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Facial expressions and body language are a huge part of it.
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Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
4 Aug. 2022
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Mitchell did not speak on screen for three seasons, using only his body language inside the costume to convey his performance.
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Nick Romano,
EW.com,
11 July 2024
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The poor body language and dispirited attitudes during opposing runs have been an enemy for this team too often this season.
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From Staff Reports,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2024
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