seek the hand of
Example Sentences
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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
But perchance thou goest to seek the hand of the Princess?
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-01 by Various
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
So much so that, to his father's great joy, he recognised that it was his imperative duty to seek the hand of such a paragon of wisdom and learning.
From In Brief Authority by Anstey, F.
Eric had not long been dead before wooers in plenty came to seek the hand of the rich dowager.
From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus
