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Recent Examples of backhand
Even shrugging off the disappointment of missing a sitter of a backhand when up break point a couple of points earlier.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Isbel made a diving backhand catch in left-center to rob Pérez of an extra-base hit with a runner on in the eighth.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
The backhand sink paper towel dispenser was empty.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Hampus Lindholm collected it and sent a blind backhand pass back to David Pastrnak at the blue line that Josh Doan got his stick on and deflected it out of the zone.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Isbel made a diving backhand catch in left-center to rob Pérez of an extra-base hit with a runner on in the eighth.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
The backhand sink paper towel dispenser was empty.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Hampus Lindholm collected it and sent a blind backhand pass back to David Pastrnak at the blue line that Josh Doan got his stick on and deflected it out of the zone.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backhand
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National Archives and Records Administration The exhibit features a number of historic papers, including an original engraving of the Declaration of Independence, printed from a copperplate of the original.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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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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Users can summon Alexa for Shopping by clicking a cursive A icon on Amazon's website or app, or via Echo Show displays.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Starting in third grade, students learn to read and write in cursive.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Naggoo Printed Split Maxi Dress with Pockets With a stretchy wrinkle-free fabric, vibrant print, chic side slit, and two side pockets, this summery dress checks every box for style and comfort.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Tax account transcripts are available online by registering to use the Individual Online Account to view, print, or download, or by mail, according to the IRS.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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One night, Tyler was writing a paper for school in his immaculate handwriting and made a mistake.—
New York Daily News,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Tartaglione, who is now serving four life sentences for the murders, said in a 2025 podcast interview that his lawyers had handwriting experts examine the note.—
Shirsho Dasgupta
Updated May 6,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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The highest enrollment was likely in 1909, with some 90 students studying bookkeeping, telegraphy, penmanship, math and English.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cursive Academy, founded by husband and wife Terrell and Chelsea Whittington, earned its nonprofit status in November 2025 and partners with organizations, companies and individuals to resurrect the art of penmanship.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Steven Spielberg introduced Howard to Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp, who was working on the script for The Paper with brother Stephen Koepp, a Time magazine editor.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2026
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The best part of that is the good story mom helped script is just starting.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 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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With ballots already in voters’ hands and a large share of the electorate still undecided, Thursday’s showdown offered one last, high‑stakes chance to draw contrasts.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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So, the league is washing its hands of what the Chargers or any other teams might do to troll the Patriots.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Backhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backhand. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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