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
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
After a missed match dart by Van Veen, the pair exchanged a frosty handshake and the Dutchman said Littler "was out of order" at what he perceived to be a celebration at the miss.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Father met him with a welcoming handshake, and led him to my brothers.
From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat
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
James was asked if those were the last handshakes of his career.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 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
SEOUL—The largest cryptocurrency heist this year didn’t begin with malicious code, but with handshakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
Instead, during every waking moment from breakfast until bedtime, she drilled the children on all they had learned in preparation for the big event: table manners, proper introductions, handshakes, bows, and curtsies.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
