shake hands
Example Sentences
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The royal couple watched a marching band and, for the first time on this trip, went on a walkabout to shake hands, which seemed to please the locals out enjoying the Appalachian sunshine.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
As a precautionary measure, the teams did not shake hands after Thursday’s game.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Like schoolyard kids forced to shake hands after a nasty fight, Americans could use a healthy respect for good form, even at the risk of being hypocrites.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
When Klein returned to the clubhouse, Sandy Koufax walked over to shake hands and congratulate him.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
He walked about the fairgrounds rubbing his palms to husband that energy and refused to shake hands with anyone lest the act discharge his potency.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
