seek the hand of
Example Sentences
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A gracious loser, he went off to seek the hand of Ferguson, the ultimate winner in English soccer for the past two decades.
From New York Times • May 9, 2011
Why shouldn't he seek the hand of one so—so lovely and wealthy as Miss Allison?
From A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike by King, Charles
"But Manners cannot seek the hand of so guileless a maiden as sweet Dorothy," interrupted the dismayed lover.
From Heiress of Haddon by Doubleday, William E.
So much so that, to his father's great joy, he recognised that it was his imperative duty to seek the hand of such a paragon of wisdom and learning.
From In Brief Authority by Anstey, F.
In vain were schadchens employed by many of the wealthy and influential Jewish residents in Kief to seek the hand of Jeiteles' lovely daughter in marriage.
From Rabbi and Priest A Story by Goldsmith, Milton
