shake hands

Example Sentences

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When the two sides met at the Asia Cup last year, India's players refused to shake hands with their opponents.

From BBC

"But to see them up there shaking hands - it is not real," he continues.

From BBC

However, Araghchi also said that despite the talks in Muscat being indirect, "an opportunity arose to shake hands with the American delegation".

From Barron's

That opened up a five-point chasm, which persuaded the Estonians to shake hands and concede defeat with an end to spare.

From BBC

With shaking hands, I passed the guard the transfer papers.

From Literature