Leandor looked surprised again, then raised a hand in a calming gesture.

She was not looking at him, but he made calming gestures anyway.

Riker held out one hand in a calming gesture that didn't work.

It's not quite the same as the calming gesture, but there's not much in it.

'Calm down,' said John, and he made the calming gesture this time.

Finn stepped forward, raising both hands in a calming gesture.

He walked slowly forward, his arms raised in a calming negating gesture.

The governor shook his head again; raised a hand in a calming gesture.

The man from the van raised his hands in a calming gesture.

Gwen caught his eyes and moved her hand, just a little, in a calming gesture.