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
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 • Mar. 23, 2026
When Klein returned to the clubhouse, Sandy Koufax walked over to shake hands and congratulate him.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
They scramble to the podium and shake hands with the judges.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
