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
"You have to shake hands; you have to hug people," he tells the BBC.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
“Two coaches meet at half-court and they shake hands, correct? Ever see it? They announce it on the loudspeaker. I waited there for like three minutes.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
The two teams declined to shake hands in a precautionary measure.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
“Ah!—Indeed I am very sorry.—Come, shake hands with me.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
