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Recent Examples of backhand
Kyle Chyzowski, whose backhand put the Pios up 2-0?
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
After the Sharks won a puck battle in their own zone, Dmitry Orlov, from below the goal line, tried to send a backhand pass to Will Smith near the boards.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
In overtime, Carlsson generated a strong chance early before Terry ended the session 89 seconds in, taking the puck from leading Sabres scorer Tage Thompson and lifting a backhand shot to convert on the breakaway.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Sinner won 18 cross-court forehand or backhand points, and produced poor results on those plays just 9 times, according to data from Tennis Data Innovations.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
After the Sharks won a puck battle in their own zone, Dmitry Orlov, from below the goal line, tried to send a backhand pass to Will Smith near the boards.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
In overtime, Carlsson generated a strong chance early before Terry ended the session 89 seconds in, taking the puck from leading Sabres scorer Tage Thompson and lifting a backhand shot to convert on the breakaway.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Sinner won 18 cross-court forehand or backhand points, and produced poor results on those plays just 9 times, according to data from Tennis Data Innovations.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Mar. 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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And this seems a harbinger, given that cursive has been cut from the Common Core.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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For an educator who firmly believes that quotes deserve to be written in cursive, and has a new one on her board each month, Kenerson wanted to give students a chance to understand the magic of the loopy writing.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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Featuring one-of-a-kind prints and stand out colors, each piece feels special -- like it was made just for you.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Gibson has created a suite of 17 prints that reference political buttons from the Obama campaigns.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Typing is faster, but handwriting hammers home lessons and facilitates deeper learning.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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In an era when many kids her age are chasing likes and followers, one 12-year-old is winning the internet’s heart the old-fashioned way — with scissors, glue and her own handwriting.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 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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The penmanship alone—careful and deliberate—signals the intentionality behind every detail.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Jan. 2026
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Solomon realized recently that his mother, Maxine, had inspired the script, too.—
Emma Allen,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The script is packed with Easter eggs and cultural callbacks.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 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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Expect fiery cocktails and spicy bites — plus a few surprise DJ sets for a daytime experience that's as much about the vibe as the drink in your hand.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The creature, a blob about the size of a human hand, was found in the Mazon Creek area of Illinois, about 50 miles southwest of Chicago, that is rich in fossils from a period before dinosaurs walked the Earth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Backhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backhand. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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