back-slapping
Example Sentences
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But both López Obrador and Sheinbaum — the old-school, back-slapping pol and the steely, U.S.-educated technocrat — ultimately embraced U.S.-Mexico commerce.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2025
Her father Manny was a back-slapping Nevada politician who worked his way up from parking valet to lawyer to president of the powerful government agency that promotes the state's all-important tourism industry.
From BBC • Oct. 28, 2022
There was much back-slapping as they joined their new unit at Kyiv's central station for a second three-month stint.
From Reuters • May 31, 2022
He is not a back-slapping politician and some party members quietly gripe that he doesn’t get out around the state nearly enough.
From Washington Times • Feb. 19, 2021
Sproul’s back-slapping manner and booming voice were legendary on campus.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
