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Recent Examples of lefty
John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
The 6-foot-4 lefty hitter has split time between catcher, first base and DH.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Jill Martin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
To counter the lefty Fried – who chose the Yankees over the Red Sox in free agency last December – manager Alex Cora has stacked his lineup as much as the current roster allows.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The Saints return lefty QB Vincent Smith and running back/defensive back Pai Polamalu.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
The 6-foot-4 lefty hitter has split time between catcher, first base and DH.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Kvitova, a lefty, made her professional debut on the ITF Circuit in 2006.
—Jill Martin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
To counter the lefty Fried – who chose the Yankees over the Red Sox in free agency last December – manager Alex Cora has stacked his lineup as much as the current roster allows.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lefty
Adjective
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The planes are modern, with the average aircraft being less than seven years old.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the modern game, from Tests to T20s and The Hundred, each side will now tend to include more than one gun fielder.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement In Chile, another leftist, President Gabriel Boric, has endured broad criticism over his government’s inability to address the country’s rising murder rate.—
Christopher Sabatini,
Time,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Blame the rules laid down by ultraleft politicians.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
6 Dec. 2021
Noun
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My general experience with campaigns is that winning candidates are almost always those who attack their opponents remorselessly and relentlessly — those who convince the voters that the other guy is a racist, a pinko, a warmonger, a coward, a crook, a greedy capitalist, whatever.—
Dan McLaughlin,
National Review,
18 Jan. 2024
Adjective
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The program aims to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their art form — with pieces spanning the classical, folkloric, contemporary and flamenco styles — and the company’s half-century of output, earning them apt praise both here and abroad.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The film explores contemporary anxieties, echoing school shootings and societal unrest.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After a long, hot summer of pale pinks and butter yellows, nail trends will likely be the first aesthetic to cool down and transition to darker, moodier bases comprised of midnight blue and red wine hues.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Auroras typically appear in a range of colors, including greens, pinks and reds, often featuring several shades of these colors.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While far from a cure, the study points to a new path that combines advanced manufacturing, stem cell science, and regenerative medicine.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Dreamliner is 25% more fuel-efficient than older models due to lighter construction and advanced engines.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mamdani, a democratic socialist and the Democratic nominee for mayor, leads in polls 60 days before the November general election.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Remember this yet again next time conservatives marinating in their victimhood claim Hollywood is full of socialists.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Lefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lefty. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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