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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

show′ of hands′,

an indication of approval, disapproval, volunteering, etc., on the part of a group of persons, usually made by each assenting person raising his or her hand.

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shook hands as a show of 'restraint'
the screen will show you ________ of your hands
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