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
Then Bova asked: “Can it be the same Marcobrun who went to seek the hand of the daughter of King Sensibri?”
From The Russian Garland being Russian Folk Tales by Rosciszewski, J. R. de
And the Prince learned that from far and wide suitors had come to seek the hand of the Princess, but she had never been willing to look at any of them.
From The Blue Rose Fairy Book by Baring, Maurice
The professor advised him not to seek the hand of a rich girl.
From Duffels by Eggleston, Edward
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.
