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
It was on the South Lawn, too, where Bill Clinton hosting the 1993 Oslo Accord handshake between Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
He went in with a dap, handshake, shoulder bump that Isadora did not know what to do with.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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
As the royal couple drove off following handshakes and a bit of chat, Trump added: "Great people. We need more people like that in our country."
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
I go in for a hug because I think we’re past handshakes and awkward fist bumps.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
