handshake

Example Sentences

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Auriemma confronted Staley over a perceived pregame handshake slight and also criticized officials for foul calls during the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The lack of a timely handshake wasn’t Auriemma’s only complaint Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

It would take more than two years of round-the-clock campaigning just to give each and every one a quick handshake.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

It was enough for the head coach, who refused to wait for the final whistle and left Wolves boss Rob Edwards wondering where the post-match handshake was.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

I had the feeling that a handshake was a physical effort he wanted to avoid.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok