handshake
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As he finished helping a fellow trainee gear up, one paratrooper wished another good luck with a firm handshake.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 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
BBC Sport understands the Football Association did not discuss the pre-match handshake with players before the match.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 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
Simeon gave Mr. Fantana an awkward handshake that looked like Mr. Fantana was trying to figure out how hands work.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
We have a long goodbye routine, which involves about 25 different secret handshakes and poses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 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
SEOUL—The largest cryptocurrency heist this year didn’t begin with malicious code, but with handshakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
To survive the neighborhoods and shield my body, I learned another language consisting of a basic complement of head nods and handshakes.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
