But the fund has sent signals it might not release the money without a positive gesture from Argentina.

The Government welcomed the overture as a "positive gesture" but demanded more concessions.

"It will be step by step, with modest positive gestures like the President's speech where we can," the official said.

First Impression: Begin the negotiation with positive gestures and enthusiasm.

For teaching me, by example, that sacrifice can be a positive and loving gesture.

It is the art of schizophrenia to sabotage any positive gestures of help.

I believe that the extension of the Ukraine action plan is an extremely positive gesture.

This should be seen as a positive gesture, and we expect the government to facilitate the implementation of international assistance measures.

Instead of positive gestures we see arrests, intimidation and disappearances.

He also let them know how disappointed he was that they used their speeches to score points and not to make any positive gestures.