Vivie gave an abrupt nod, and they followed the sphere out of the room.

Then he gave Mickey a wink and an abrupt, conspiratorial nod.

Long Steve gave an abrupt nod, which dismissed the matter of Herb's past.

With an abrupt nod to Fergus, he turned and descended the steps.

He made an abrupt, decisive nod; then he was still.

Maslin gave an abrupt nod, and took a seat opposite Kirk.

He acknowledged her with a polite but abrupt nod of the head, saying, "Thank you for coming, Doctor."

He acknowledged her with an abrupt nod and continued to stare at the television screen.

He gave another abrupt nod of his head, rubbed his chin, and turned away.

The newcomer threw him an abrupt nod and passed on.