handshake
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Peter Harrap described the exhibition like a "handshake across time"
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
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
There’s already loud music playing, so me and Sneaky start the dance with our handshake.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
We have a long goodbye routine, which involves about 25 different secret handshakes and poses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
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
Stokes departed to handshakes from the New Zealanders and a standing ovation, leaving Test cricket with 7,273 runs and 252 wickets.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
James was asked if those were the last handshakes of his career.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
The Catholic Church of my past required no such obvious reminders of community as smiles and handshakes before the Communion.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
