show of hands
Example Sentences
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By a show of hands, Labour conference delegates rejected the first motion in favour of the second.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2025
Then the judge will excuse any people who indicate by a show of hands that they can’t serve or can’t be fair and impartial, he wrote.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
“How many are scared because of the hurricane,” Pedro Miranda, the minister asked, as he held up his arm for a show of hands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2023
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
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
