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Recent Examples of backhand
LaCombe’s point shot hit Mason McTavish, who swept a backhand pass to Terry for a no-doubt goal, his 12th of 2025-26.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
But after killing their first penalty of the night, the Predators evened the score when Ryan O’Reilly slipped a backhand shot under Gustavsson’s left leg pad during Nashville’s first power play of the game.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
Fraser Minten fed the puck down low to Mark Kastelic, who made a superb backhand pass through the slot to Jeannot for Jeannot’s fourth.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Klingberg’s goal just 62 seconds into the first period came off a no-look backhand pass between the top of the circles in the Flames’ zone.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2025
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
But after killing their first penalty of the night, the Predators evened the score when Ryan O’Reilly slipped a backhand shot under Gustavsson’s left leg pad during Nashville’s first power play of the game.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
Fraser Minten fed the puck down low to Mark Kastelic, who made a superb backhand pass through the slot to Jeannot for Jeannot’s fourth.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Klingberg’s goal just 62 seconds into the first period came off a no-look backhand pass between the top of the circles in the Flames’ zone.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backhand
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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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Those include open studio time every Monday afternoon, as well as copperplate etching with a master printmaker; monotype etching classes; drawing from the south; oil and watercolor painting classes; and Leonardo's Legacy classes.—
Sheila D. Grissett,
NOLA.com,
17 Jan. 2021
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Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive again, thanks to a new state law signed by the governor.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Invictus actor has since paid permanent tribute to all four daughters (and his wife) by getting their names tattooed in cursive on his right arm.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Madewell Straight Hem Poplin Shirt Madewell’s Straight Hem Poplin Shirt is a modern classic, thanks in part to its pinstripe print and breast pocket.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Please send calendar items at least two weeks in advance to ensure a better chance of print publication.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Script is finding new life in after-school clubs where students can learn to loop and swoosh their handwriting.—
Karina Elwood,
Washington Post,
3 Jan. 2026
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This is also not the voice that was oblivious to what the newspapers and the magazines of the time said about her, or the letters in handwriting that meandered like tendrils on a vine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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These handwritten letters, which lend a quaint quality to the storytelling, are a delightful throwback to an era when penmanship was celebrated.—
Shruti Mutalik,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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The boy had an army of private tutors, for Latin, Italian, French, Yiddish, Hebrew, English, ancient philosophy, history, geography, drawing, penmanship, and music.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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The partnership aims to leverage Panorama’s distribution network and production expertise with Pauly’s star power and script selection abilities.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The script detects the operating system and browser.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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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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On one hand, artificial intelligence is rapidly improving cybersecurity defense technologies, but AI is also equipping cybercriminals with sophisticated tools and creating new risks.—
Dawn Giel,Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Incorporate elements such as scented hand soaps or fragrant eucalyptus branches in an en suite bathroom to give your primary suite a spa-like feel.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Backhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backhand. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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