shake hands

Example Sentences

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Like schoolyard kids forced to shake hands after a nasty fight, Americans could use a healthy respect for good form, even at the risk of being hypocrites.

From The Wall Street Journal

I only recall how my family came to the rescue, talking, shaking hands, taking coats, finding chairs, so that I would not have to do or say anything.

From Literature

He’d pulled off his driving gloves to shake hands with Dad.

From Literature

The teams have declined to shake hands in recent international fixtures.

From BBC

Imagine if you’re a nominee, getting shuttled to and fro, shaking hands and making small talk.

From Los Angeles Times