shake hands
Example Sentences
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His floppy ears, grumpy little face and paws you just want to shake hands with.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Wind ruffled Harding’s hair as he took time to shake hands and introduce himself to every Bowl employee he came into contact with.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
"You have to shake hands; you have to hug people," he tells the BBC.
From BBC • May 22, 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
“O.K., Bull,” Luther Windham said, rising to shake hands with Bull.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
