shake hands
Example Sentences
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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
“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
Well, he recognizes me, Moss thought tightly, but he still went to shake hands with Mr. Meyers.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
