shake hands
Example Sentences
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"You have to shake hands; you have to hug people," he tells the BBC.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
As a precautionary measure, the teams did not shake hands after Thursday’s game.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Like schoolyard kids forced to shake hands after a nasty fight, Americans could use a healthy respect for good form, even at the risk of being hypocrites.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
They turn and hug one another or shake hands when Jeffrey encourages them to meet their neighbors at different points in the show.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
I reach out so we can shake hands, but Lafayette is hesitant.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
