seek the hand of
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A gracious loser, he went off to seek the hand of Ferguson, the ultimate winner in English soccer for the past two decades.
From New York Times • May 9, 2011
Tears dropped from the eyes of the knight, and with trembling he began to seek the hand of the king.
From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
And the Prince learned that from far and wide suitors had come to seek the hand of the Princess, but she had never been willing to look at any of them.
From The Blue Rose Fairy Book by Baring, Maurice
But perchance thou goest to seek the hand of the Princess?
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-01 by Various
In vain were schadchens employed by many of the wealthy and influential Jewish residents in Kief to seek the hand of Jeiteles' lovely daughter in marriage.
From Rabbi and Priest A Story by Goldsmith, Milton
