handshake
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As he finished helping a fellow trainee gear up, one paratrooper wished another good luck with a firm handshake.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
“This first album to me is really a handshake, a ‘nice to meet you,’ this jambalaya of Detroit sounds.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 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
Their handshake deal in 1955 sealed a union between two brands that together went on to become icons of American capitalism, and America itself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
I attempt a handshake but he puts his hand up, politely refusing to shake it.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
Once Wrobleski’s job was done, he paced in the dugout, interrupted once in a while by a hug or handshakes from a teammate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Previous G-7s brought out the alpha in Trump, subjecting allies to barbs and white-knuckled handshakes and forcing other leaders to walk on eggshells.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Some banks also have longstanding relationships with their customers, especially in agriculture, where many deals rely on handshakes, said Lucas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Minutes later, as the royal couple drove off following handshakes and a bit more chat, Trump added: "Great people. We need more people like that in our country."
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Somehow Ben was emboldened with enough confidence to walk up to the other guys and offer handshakes.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
