Example Sentences

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The 19-year-old Mboko was the driving force in the second set, earning admiring fist-bumps from Williams as she unloaded winner after winner.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

B-boys and b-girls who pull off difficult moves get claps, fist-bumps and shouts of appreciation.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2024

From fist-bumps to waving to fans, the Oaks Christian softball team keeps up the customs of their beloved late coach, Pete Ackermann.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2023

Many are clearly out of breath; one fist-bumps another.

From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2023

Trey’s fist taps his heart, then he fist-bumps me, and struts away quick.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes