handshake
Example Sentences
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The lack of a timely handshake wasn’t Auriemma’s only complaint Friday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
As South Carolina closed out a 62-48 victory over UConn on Friday, the 72-year-old Auriemma confronted Staley during what would have been the postgame handshake.
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
"Brook played proper cricketing shots and he desreved a handshake, so I went to him and shook his hand in appreciation," said Afridi.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
“No, be yourself with me, Laurie, and part in the good old way. I’d rather have a hearty English handshake than all the sentimental salutations in France.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
