shake hands
Example Sentences
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When Klein returned to the clubhouse, Sandy Koufax walked over to shake hands and congratulate him.
From Los Angeles Times
The party also put out clips showing a Labour minister shaking hands with the Israeli prime minister.
Recently released images taken during the trips include photos of Clinton smiling as he walks with staff, and shakes hands with local officials.
From BBC
“Well, the next time you see him,” I said, getting to my feet, “you tell him that I’d like to meet him and shake hands with him.”
From Literature
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With shaking hands, I fed the straw through the wheel and spun, holding my breath, ready for it to break and fall to the ground, just to mock me.
From Literature
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