shake hands
Example Sentences
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The winning quarterback, junior Michael Gonzalez, heard a strange sound while shaking hands.
From Los Angeles Times
The moment anyone enters the room, he stands up and shakes hands, never talks to people sitting behind the desk, and never interrupts anyone, his colleague said.
From BBC
He’s essentially starting over in Jacksonville and shaking hands with everyone in the building while making sure they know he’s serious about the game and reviving his career.
From Seattle Times
Making public appearances, mingling and shaking hands are important in getting votes in Japanese elections, rather than presenting policies, and politicians tend to get close to the crowds.
From Washington Times
Footage of the meeting showed Putin shaking hands with Li and then sitting down at a table.
From Reuters
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