right hand

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Recent Examples of right hand Flemings is especially potent with the ball in his right hand, getting into pick-and-rolls with pace and zipping one-handed, crosscourt passes while going full speed. David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 June 2026 During the interview, state police noted that Werhan’s right hand appeared swollen and had a cut on it. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026 Willy Adames reached on a double that eluded left fielder Tyler Soderstrom, then Adams scored on a hit by Matt Chapman, who tried in vain to stretch it into a double and inadvertently stomped on the right hand of shortstop Zack Gelof. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 Richard, 71, had been shot in the right hand and right temple, according to his autopsy. Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for right hand
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employee
Noun
  • The report described a council divided by constant arguments, public attacks and disrespect toward city employees.
    Nina Burns, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • Who better to take advice from than airport and airline employees who are familiar with the territory?
    Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026

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“Right hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20hand. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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