hold hands

phrase

: to engage one's hand with another's especially as an expression of affection

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The affectionate couple was spotted holding hands and at one point sharing a steamy kiss on their outing. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 Imane and Patrick came in holding hands while their mothers followed behind them. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 They were first spotted together holding hands in the Hamptons and attending a screening of The Invite. Meg Walters, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026 Russini resigned from her post at The Athletic amid mounting criticism over her relationship with Vrabel after photographs of them hugging and holding hands at a private resort in Sedona, Arizona, went viral. Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hold hands

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“Hold hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20hands. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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