show of hands
Example Sentences
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A resolution to approve Reform UK’s new constitution was passed by a show of hands at the party’s conference in Birmingham.
From BBC • Sep. 21, 2024
Mr. Diaz-Balart at one point asked for a show of hands on who had actually seen the exhibit.
From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2023
Prospective candidates chosen by the commissions are confirmed by a majority show of hands by the local municipal assemblies before they advance to the ballot.
From Reuters • Mar. 22, 2023
In a show of hands, the assembly voted overwhelmingly to lift the parliamentary immunity of Belgian lawmaker Marc Tarabella and Italian Andrea Cozzolino.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2023
Sergeant Bloom, addressing us in the chapel on the eve of our graduation, asked for a show of hands from everyone in the room who was scared about starting work on Monday.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
