show of hands
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Vossler Smith said that during a kickoff event for the nearly 500 volunteers who help with Modernism Week, she asked for a show of hands from “our Canadian friends.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
In caucuses people gather at events, hold debates, and then vote on their preferred presidential candidate - sometimes by a show of hands.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2024
Mr. Diaz-Balart at one point asked for a show of hands on who had actually seen the exhibit.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 23, 2023
Prospective candidates chosen by the commissions are confirmed by a majority show of hands by the local municipal assemblies before they advance to the ballot.
From Reuters ● Mar. 22, 2023
Sergeant Bloom, addressing us in the chapel on the eve of our graduation, asked for a show of hands from everyone in the room who was scared about starting work on Monday.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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