handshake
Example Sentences
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed US President Donald Trump with a handshake on Thursday in Beijing for a superpower summit on thorny issues including Iran, trade and Taiwan.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
The visit will feature a "friendship photo" and handshake with Xi.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Every movement, every car assignment, every handshake position is mapped out in advance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Young Daniel was at his side and doing the same, perfecting a firm handshake, practicing looking people in the eye.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
When we reached the school auditorium and got out of the car, Nathan said, “Hey, Sophie, do you want me to teach you the Ghanaian handshake for good luck?”
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
