handshake
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That’s like staying in the dugout during a bench-clearing brawl then offering the offender a handshake.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The first-day-of-work outfit has long been a carefully choreographed ritual, the professional equivalent of a firm handshake.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
After a missed match dart by Van Veen, the pair exchanged a frosty handshake and the Dutchman said Littler "was out of order" at what he perceived to be a celebration at the miss.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
It was on the South Lawn, too, where Bill Clinton hosting the 1993 Oslo Accord handshake between Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
He held out his hand, as if asking for a handshake.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
Some banks also have longstanding relationships with their customers, especially in agriculture, where many deals rely on handshakes, said Lucas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Minutes later, as the royal couple drove off following handshakes and a bit more chat, Trump added: "Great people. We need more people like that in our country."
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Kopitar received another standing ovation after the team handshakes, acknowledging the cheers from the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2026
SEOUL—The largest cryptocurrency heist this year didn’t begin with malicious code, but with handshakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
John Barling, Shirley Dumas, and Fulton all file into the house and greet Cullen with handshakes and smiles.
From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley
