show of hands
Example Sentences
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He asked for a show of hands: “Who’s here for the first time?”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025
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
The debate was over and ended, and, without so much as a show of hands, had been decided.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
