handshake
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Dylan played four songs including Knockin' on Heaven's Door, and reportedly climbed the stage mid-set to greet John Paul with a handshake and exchange a few words.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Blevins demanded they never ask for a reservation fee again, which the men agreed to in a handshake deal, people familiar with the interaction said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
I swaddled it in paper and successfully completed my introductions with a non-moist handshake.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 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
Neither do I speak to turtles or greet friends with a nontraditional handshake.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
Around the room, pupils are practising firm handshakes and making good eye contact.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026
He didn’t sit for long because Cynthia Erivo and Andy Garcia showed up and there were more hugs and handshakes and hellos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 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
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
Mrs. Buckminster and Turner went behind him and stood with him at the back of the church to endure the handshakes and knowing looks.
From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt
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