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
Mr Monke of Potheridge, a gentleman of good family and fortune, had requested Lady Lisle’s permission to seek the hand of her widowed daughter.
From Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution by Holt, Emily Sarah
On their return, when the enemy was put to flight, the expected ambassadors from Greece arrived at court, to seek the hand of Melior, which was readily granted by her father.
From The Red Romance Book by Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice)
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.
So Paul Howard Alexis sallied forth to seek the hand of the lady of his choice, and as he left his own door that lady was receiving Claude de Chauxville in her drawing-room.
From The Sowers by Merriman, Henry Seton
