handshake
Example Sentences
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As South Carolina closed out a 62-48 victory over UConn on Friday, the 72-year-old Auriemma confronted Staley during what would have been the postgame handshake.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Except the two coaches had in fact met for a handshake before the game—and it was caught on camera.
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
Fury said with a grin, and the pair closed it out with a handshake.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
I nod, and even though there’s no handshake, the deal is made.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
