How to Use hold hands in a Sentence

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  • During the game, the couple looked oh-so in love, holding hands and even sharing a kiss.
    — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • Imane and Patrick came in holding hands while their mothers followed behind them.
    — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Pretty soon, Gumbinner couldn’t zip up a dress, turn off a light switch on the wall, or even hold hands with her boyfriend.
    — Holly Burns, Time, 30 July 2026
  • During a walk, Kelly and Reynolds were photographed holding hands.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • The pair posed for photos on the red carpet, including this sweet one of them looking at each other while holding hands.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • What does Nolan think Calypso and Odysseus are up to on that island—holding hands?
    — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • The affectionate couple was spotted holding hands and at one point sharing a steamy kiss on their outing.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In clips, they could be seen holding hands, laying down next to each other and sitting on a blanket with their dog, Orla.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • News after they were seen holding hands together during a neighborhood stroll.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Most people are just standing quietly, holding hands or hugging, and paying their respects to the life lost.
    — Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
  • In photos published by People, the actress and the model could be seen holding hands and even sharing a kiss on the cheek.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 14 July 2026
  • They were then arrested and taken to prison — while reportedly holding hands and sharing a kiss in shackles.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
  • The pair strolled holding hands around Soho and Washington Square Park.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • After the wedding, Blanco shared a photo of the besties holding hands during the reception.
    — Michael Nied, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • The remaining photos showed the family of three posing together and holding hands while walking on the beach.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • This strain in the relationship also led to no physical affection — no holding hands, hugs or kissing.
    — Emily Morman, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Other shots show the pair holding hands while strolling through the garden, posing by a statue and sitting together under a weeping willow tree.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Katie Holmes was spotted holding hands with a new love interest in the Hamptons on July 10.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 July 2026
  • Model Karlie Kloss shared a photo of her and Swift — who was dressed in a red, white and blue striped one-piece — holding hands while going down the slide.
    — Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • The final snap includes Adelaide, one of her brothers, and Eugenie all holding hands together.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Holmes and Yarmosky were seen holding hands, kissing and embracing while watching Sienna Spiro perform.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • Then, later, with her childhood friend, their plan was to lose their virginity together, on the same bed, holding hands, one boy having sex with her, the other boy having sex with her friend.
    — Sheila Heti, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
  • The 44-year-old held her young son Edward, while her husband, Craig Coyne, held hands with their daughter Cora, 4.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • They were first spotted together holding hands in the Hamptons and attending a screening of The Invite.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In several photos and videos from the day, the couple was seen holding hands, cuddling, and kissing; at one point, Travis also lifted Taylor up by the waist.
    — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • They were seen holding hands and getting cozy, kissing and embracing, while enjoying a performance by Sienna Spiro.
    — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • In photos obtained by The Daily Mail, the couple, who have been married for 24 years, can be seen holding hands and smiling while stepping off a huge yacht.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
  • They’re pictured holding hands while getting into a car outside the Shubert Theatre — with the awning of Sardi’s visible in the background.
    — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
  • On July 10, they were photographed holding hands in the Hamptons and attending a screening of The Invite.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 July 2026
  • The Dawson’s Creek alum was photographed holding hands with Yarmosky during their Hamptons outing, as revealed by People.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 July 2026

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