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Recent Examples of glad hand
But for all the talk of South Carolina’s penchant for dirty tricks, the state also values the glad hand.
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Sharon Lafraniere, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2024
Arguably the most notorious figure from the game’s most storied rivalry flew from his South Florida home to Boston for Tuesday night’s game and was expected to glad hand a few Yankees before, for many of them, the biggest game of their lives.
—Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2021
Abbott took in his first term wasn’t as effective as Perry’s more glad handing approach to the job, Jillson said.
—Allie Morris, Dallas News, 22 Mar. 2020
His medium, his material, is human frailty, the near end of original sin, and the tools of his trade are the glad hand, the scratched back, the padded envelope, the cut corner, and the jumped line.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2017
Sharon Lafraniere, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2024
Arguably the most notorious figure from the game’s most storied rivalry flew from his South Florida home to Boston for Tuesday night’s game and was expected to glad hand a few Yankees before, for many of them, the biggest game of their lives.
—Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2021
Abbott took in his first term wasn’t as effective as Perry’s more glad handing approach to the job, Jillson said.
—Allie Morris, Dallas News, 22 Mar. 2020
His medium, his material, is human frailty, the near end of original sin, and the tools of his trade are the glad hand, the scratched back, the padded envelope, the cut corner, and the jumped line.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glad hand
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Once opposed to nontraditional station guests, NASA now throws out the welcome mat, charging for their food and upkeep while insisting that an experienced astronaut accompany them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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Here’s how to make the most of your time in this underrated destination that’s ready to roll out the welcome mat for you.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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For those who aren't currently Amazon Prime members, this elevated welcome offer makes now a good time to sign up for the Prime Visa.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
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Capitalize on games like Mets-Orioles and Phillies-Giants on Tuesday or the Club World Cup semifinal between PSG and Real Madrid on Wednesday with this welcome offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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“Glad hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glad%20hand. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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