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Recent Examples of backhand
Imagine programming a sequence like a deep forehand return, followed by a short backhand, two volleys and an overhead shot — all saved and ready for your next practice session.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
But Sabalenka played a beautiful first point, charging toward the net to chase down a tough Pegula drop shot, then hitting a jumping backhand volley that Pegula couldn’t handle.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 8 Sep. 2024
On the first, Samsonova served wide to her backhand on the ad side.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 3 Sep. 2024
Also as against Alcaraz, Griekspoor faded in that tiebreak with two poor backhand errors and the match faded with him.
—James Hansen, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
But Sabalenka played a beautiful first point, charging toward the net to chase down a tough Pegula drop shot, then hitting a jumping backhand volley that Pegula couldn’t handle.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 8 Sep. 2024
On the first, Samsonova served wide to her backhand on the ad side.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 3 Sep. 2024
Also as against Alcaraz, Griekspoor faded in that tiebreak with two poor backhand errors and the match faded with him.
—James Hansen, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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The resulting copperplate is dated July 4, 1823.—
Joe Pappalardo,
Popular Mechanics,
3 July 2020
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For this work, the artist used a scraper on copperplate with determined strength, creating a print with a range of tone similar to watercolor.—
Peter Saenger,
WSJ,
27 Aug. 2021
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In handwritten cursive, a Russian immigrant named Marina wrote out the story of the day U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents took away her 1-year-old baby while she was being held in a detention facility in southern California.—
Mica Rosenberg,
ProPublica,
12 Dec. 2024
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The fourth panel has only Hudson's trademark cursive writing, like lines in a ledger book, dedicating the quilt to the Native children who did not capitulate to the administrators and federal officials who carried out federal Indian boarding school policies.—
Adam Burke,
NPR,
9 Dec. 2024
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However, the greatest benefits to both memory and learning new words, are just tied to writing, and not using cursive over print.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Morikami is a center for Japanese culture and art where visitors can stroll through gardens, partake in a tea ceremony, and explore exhibits ranging from sculptures made with washi (Japanese paper) to woodblock prints.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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Much of that reasoning is attributed to the rise in using computers instead of handwriting documents, as well as the frequent use of text messaging, according to the organization.—
Danielle Jennings,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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The team’s research takes them around the U.K. and beyond, into homes, museums and laboratories, and to the places where the artists worked, to engage with conservators, scientists, handwriting experts, archivists and others.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Though cursive instruction was once standard, today’s educators and lawmakers are divided: Should schools emphasize penmanship or keyboard skills?—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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The majority of the handwritten documents that need transcribing are from the Revolutionary War when writing in cursive was the standard form of penmanship, the outlet said.—
Danielle Jennings,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Both losses followed a similar script, with All-NBA Defensive First Team candidate Dyson Daniels wreaking havoc at the point of attack.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Based on a true story, the script was written by Lynch’s frequent producer and editor Mary Sweeney, along with her childhood friend John Roach.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
19 Jan. 2025
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The hot local labor market is running hand in hand with a hot property market.—
Claire Bushey and Peter Campbell,
Ars Technica,
8 May 2023
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Bottom line: Your search is over for the ultimate winter running hand protection for any conditions.—
Svati Kirsten Narula,
Outside Online,
18 Oct. 2022
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Their organization has the resources and the infrastructure to put diapers and clothing into the hands of people that really need them.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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TikTok’s fate in the U.S. now lies in the hands of President-elect Donald Trump, who originally favored a TikTok ban during his first administration, but has since flip-flopped on the matter.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Backhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backhand. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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