shorthanded
adjective
short·hand·ed
ˌshȯrt-ˈhan-dəd 
: having, working with, or done with fewer than the regular or necessary number of people
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Mintyukov’s hesitation at the blue line sent Armia off on a shorthanded breakaway, resulting in a backhand that was narrowly saved by Dostál.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
Both Blubaugh and Gordon, along with Pearson, could also contribute as the back half of a piggyback or tandem start — something that could also save a shorthanded bullpen from being taxed.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Radek Faksa scored a shorthanded goal, Casey DeSmith made 23 saves and the Dallas Stars ended their losing streak at six games by defeating the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Wednesday night.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
That’s also three shorthanded goals against in seven games.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
Both Blubaugh and Gordon, along with Pearson, could also contribute as the back half of a piggyback or tandem start — something that could also save a shorthanded bullpen from being taxed.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Radek Faksa scored a shorthanded goal, Casey DeSmith made 23 saves and the Dallas Stars ended their losing streak at six games by defeating the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Wednesday night.
—CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
That’s also three shorthanded goals against in seven games.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Shorthanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shorthanded. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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shorthanded
adjective
short·hand·ed
-ˈhan-dəd
: having or working with fewer than the usual number of people
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