handshake
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I swaddled it in paper and successfully completed my introductions with a non-moist handshake.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
It was an unveiling that started with a handshake.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
That’s like staying in the dugout during a bench-clearing brawl then offering the offender a handshake.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 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
With a quick handshake, they were informed, “You are now no longer soldiers. You’re military veterans.”
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
Following the anthems, the two teams did not line up for the traditional handshakes.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 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
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
James was asked if those were the last handshakes of his career.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
There was a round of handshakes, and a chorus of genial laughter at something Lord Marshall said.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
