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as in clumsy
lacking or showing a lack of nimbleness in using one's hands
I'd rather have no help at all than have his left-handed "assistance"
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as in double
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
failed to realize that he had received a left-handed compliment
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as in counterclockwise
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Recent Examples of left-handed
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
On Friday, the left-handed starter — who is recovering from a left rotator-cuff strain — made another rehab start with Triple-A Omaha.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
Due to a lingering left calf injury, the left-handed hitting Tucker, 28, hasn’t played a game since September 2.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
According to Cubs manager Craig Counsell via Marquee Sports' Bruce Levine, Alcántara will be the starting centerfielder for Chicago against select left-handed pitching.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
Girard's absence leaves them with only six defensemen who have more than 29 games of NHL experience, and only one left-handed guy with more than 44.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
On Friday, the left-handed starter — who is recovering from a left rotator-cuff strain — made another rehab start with Triple-A Omaha.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
Due to a lingering left calf injury, the left-handed hitting Tucker, 28, hasn’t played a game since September 2.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
According to Cubs manager Craig Counsell via Marquee Sports' Bruce Levine, Alcántara will be the starting centerfielder for Chicago against select left-handed pitching.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for left-handed
Adjective
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Threading that narrative in there, and getting all the clumsy beats and the awkward beats, felt like a continuation of the narrative.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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Well accustomed to the bumps and bruises that come with playing defense at a high level, Thomas can look back with some humor at one of the ankle injuries, which was due to a clumsy play.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When Harrison loaded the bases and gave up an RBI single and two-run double, Cora could wait no longer.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The motor court, which appears to float above the entrance to the subterranean garage, leads to the double-height foyer with ebony polished concrete floors and a floating staircase set against a wall of glass.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The steel case is topped with a 12-sided ceramic unidirectional bezel that provides a firm grip and a solid, quiet motion when rotating it counterclockwise.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Upon entering the facility grounds, visitors proceed counterclockwise around the basin, symbolically taking them back to 1945.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In July, a Coldplay concert jumbotron captured an awkward moment after panning to an embracing couple, who promptly unlocked arms and tried to dodge the camera.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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According to Fightful, Holland had an awkward landing during his match.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sandu’s reelection came amidst an election that was laced with allegations of Russian interference and was marred by fake bomb threats.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Guistolise, Megan Hurley and Molly Kelley talk with CNBC in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 11, 2025, about fake pornographic images and videos depicting their faces made by their mutual friend Ben using AI site DeepSwap.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The pop of color offers a shimmer-free (rare!) means of warming up a wedding look and works equally well at lip level.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
12 Aug. 2025
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By After Testing Over 30 Best Sellers By Siena Gagliano Unlike balms, which can make lip color slide around, a primer locks it in while keeping lips soft and comfortable.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Twenty-five years after authorities discovered a headless and handless man in a Michigan cornfield, arrests have been made in connection to the grisly murder.—
Tristan Balagtas,
Peoplemag,
26 Jan. 2023
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Two brothers were arrested this week on murder charges in connection to a 1997 Michigan cold case in which a man's headless and handless body was found in a cornfield, authorities said.—
Erin Pflaumer,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2023
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What most activates Dunn’s rage is the misogyny that only deepened amid all the pretended freedoms of the counterculture.—
Sam Sacks,
WSJ,
11 Nov. 2022
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The woman is long gone, so Freer has to imagine her consent — in a history so full of gaps, coercion, and disappearance, a pretended connection is better than none at all.—
Helen Shaw,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2022
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“Left-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left-handed. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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