show of hands

Example Sentences

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“Colonel, we asked for a show of hands, and we’ve decided not to take that hill.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024

Then the judge will excuse any people who indicate by a show of hands that they can’t serve or can’t be fair and impartial, he wrote.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024

In caucuses people gather at events, hold debates, and then vote on their preferred presidential candidate - sometimes by a show of hands.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 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

The debate was over and ended, and, without so much as a show of hands, had been decided.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman