backslapper

Example Sentences

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He sold off the presidential yacht, where many of his predecessors had backslapped their way to legislative triumphs.

From Slate • Dec. 29, 2024

During her victory speech last Tuesday in Brooklyn, Clinton openly backslapped Sanders.

From Time • Jun. 13, 2016

Democrats and Republicans alike hugged and backslapped, got themselves sworn in and offered a few clues about the issues ahead.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2014

Roberts then blasted his own grand slam, and after the four Diamondbacks backslapped their way to the dugout, the fans demanded that Roberts take a bow.

From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2011

Dale returned to his seat while the men backslapped each other and said jovial things back and forth.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English