handshake

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To get there, he had to push through a dense cluster of his own supporters: people holding Abdul for Senate signs, leaning in for selfies, grabbing a quick word, a handshake, a moment.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Every movement, every car assignment, every handshake position is mapped out in advance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Young Daniel was at his side and doing the same, perfecting a firm handshake, practicing looking people in the eye.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

A handshake between the protagonists disguises hell-bent hunger to degrade each other as far as non-contact sport allows.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“Goodbye, dear,” and with these words, uttered in the tone she liked, Laurie left her, after a handshake almost painful in its heartiness.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott