handshake
Example Sentences
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Auriemma confronted Staley over a perceived pregame handshake slight and also criticized officials for foul calls during the game.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
The lack of a timely handshake wasn’t Auriemma’s only complaint Friday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
It would take more than two years of round-the-clock campaigning just to give each and every one a quick handshake.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026
An announcement was made before the semi-final at Rod Laver Arena and a statement flashed up on a big screen saying there would be no handshake, asking fans to "respect" that.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
I put out my hand to get a slap from him, but he misinterprets that as a handshake attempt, so I take the initiative and turn it into a hug, a big smelly one.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
