handshake
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I met the 28-year-old on the top floor, where he opted for a warm, friendly hug in lieu of a firm business handshake.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The first-day-of-work outfit has long been a carefully choreographed ritual, the professional equivalent of a firm handshake.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
And sure, it may not be the kind of baking that’ll earn you a Paul Hollywood handshake under the “Bake Off” tent.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
The disagreement reignited when the players met at the net once the match had finished, with both walking away without the customary handshake.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
He almost completely occupies it; he’s large and barrel-shaped with a stately, pockmarked face, gray hair, big eyebrows, and a firm handshake.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
Actress Emmy Rossum discusses her ideal morning routine with sunrise walks, a specific bench in Central Park and elaborate handshakes with her kids.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
We have a long goodbye routine, which involves about 25 different secret handshakes and poses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
After warm handshakes and a warning about Taiwan from Xi Jinping on Thursday, the Chinese president and Trump were due to get down to brass tacks on Friday with discussions on trade, geopolitics and AI.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
James was asked if those were the last handshakes of his career.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
The pieces of art cloaked under tarps, the whispers, the handshakes, the deliveries late at night.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
