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Recent Examples of right-hander
The Dodgers did not have a hit against Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander until a single from Michael Conforto in the fifth inning.
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Field Level Media, Reuters, 9 Sep. 2025
The 23-year-old right-hander was overshadowed at Double-A early in the season by hard-throwing Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong, both now with the Mets.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But the right-hander had to be lifted after issuing a leadoff walk in the sixth due to left knee discomfort.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Buxton, who led off the game with his 30th home run, went down to the ground for a few moments after right-hander Michael Lorenzen hit him with a 92 mph sinker in the fifth inning.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
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Field Level Media, Reuters, 9 Sep. 2025
The 23-year-old right-hander was overshadowed at Double-A early in the season by hard-throwing Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong, both now with the Mets.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But the right-hander had to be lifted after issuing a leadoff walk in the sixth due to left knee discomfort.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Buxton, who led off the game with his 30th home run, went down to the ground for a few moments after right-hander Michael Lorenzen hit him with a 92 mph sinker in the fifth inning.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right-hander
Noun
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Paul missed a running uppercut in the corner, then Cena hit a sitout facebuster, again for a two-count.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Plaschke delivers a vicious uppercut to his opponent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
Noun
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One focused on people with knee and hip osteoarthritis and found that resistance training not only builds strength but also reduces discomfort and improves mobility.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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The back of the knee is a surprisingly erotic spot, sensitive to light touch and teasing.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The primary for Democrats is just ramping up, meanwhile a heated primary between Paxton and Cornyn is in full-swing.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Each motion of his swing, once dissected, felt mechanical rather than instinctive.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Biomechanical research clocks the sidewinder topping out at around 2.2 mph on the ground.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Another sidewinder on the deuce side had the same result.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The job cuts are permanent, and employees will not have bumping rights to other positions.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a 21-page ruling, Talwani found that ICE holding an 18-year-old migrant arrested on charges of shoplifting without a bond hearing violated his due process rights.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The 25-year-old can operate on either side of the defence, but is better known as a left-back.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Instead of trying for a Hail Mary throw into the end zone, Allen found Dalton Kincaid streaking across the field and made a pinpoint throw to the tight end with one second left.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Alcaraz blasted a 131mph serve down the middle that landed like a roundhouse right to the jaw, then kicked in a second serve on set point.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Follow her adventures in drinks, parenting and roundhouse kicks on Instagram at @thesocalwinegal.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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These actions are a body blow to what remains of the postwar global trading rules.—
Wally Adeyemo,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Potential price spikes would deliver a body blow to California motorists, who already pay the highest average price per gallon of gasoline in the country.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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“Right-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right-hander. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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