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
After the game, Kings forward and future Hall of Famer Anze Kopitar stayed on the ice to shake hands with the Bruins after what is expected to be his last game in Boston.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
He would shake hands with fans before delivering his opening monologue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
When the two sides met at the Asia Cup last year, India's players refused to shake hands with their opponents.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
Likewise, neither coach made any attempt to tell his player to shake hands.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
