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Recent Examples of lefty
Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Instead, Vitello decided not to pitch around (or straight-up walk) Aaron Judge with the bases empty and lefty specialist Ryan Borucki on the mound in the fifth inning.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Susac likely will start Tuesday when the Giants face Phillies lefty Cristopher Sánchez.
—Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Gore could potentially throw the fastest pitch that any Rangers lefty starter has thrown in the era of accessible velocity data.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
Instead, Vitello decided not to pitch around (or straight-up walk) Aaron Judge with the bases empty and lefty specialist Ryan Borucki on the mound in the fifth inning.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
The 35-year-old lefty will be making his second appearance in a Braves uniform after throwing 4⅓ innings of scoreless relief Tuesday against the Athletics.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Susac likely will start Tuesday when the Giants face Phillies lefty Cristopher Sánchez.
—Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lefty
Adjective
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Chernyshov is a big, strong (6-foot-3, about 200 pounds) winger and modern power-forward type where driving is a part of his identity, but not to a bullish fault as his only focus, and his skill/finesse might take on greater emphasis.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Each room is decorated with antiques and architectural salvage that’s been collected over the years, adding a little personality to the modern space.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Petro, a leftist who was a member of a rebel group in his youth, has attempted to stage peace talks with Colombia’s remaining rebel groups under a strategy known as total peace.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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In nearby Venezuela, the rise of President Hugo Chávez, a leftist, in 1999 meant oil and aid began flowing again.—
Carmen Sesin,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Blame the rules laid down by ultraleft politicians.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
6 Dec. 2021
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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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Apartments will feature modern amenities such as vinyl plank flooring, porcelain tile, quartz countertops and contemporary fixtures, according to Lowe.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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The tour was developed with the Center for Women’s History at the San Diego History Center and highlights the historical and contemporary women whose vision, leadership, and creativity helped shape Balboa Park into a cultural destination.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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This manicure splits the classic French tip in two, with one half baby pink and the other a hot pink.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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Pair warm pinks like coral, peach, and salmon with a mix of red, yellow, and orange flowers, and use bold cool magenta and fuchsia to complement violet, purple, and blue blooms.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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Late last month, cyber stocks slumped after Fortune discovered a draft blog post from Anthropic, which revealed the model’s advanced cyber capabilities and possible risks.—
Samantha Subin,Hugh Son,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, CesiumAstro landed a contract with NASA to develop advanced radio to support ground testing of navigation networks.—
Brandon Lingle,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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Others view their work as part of a broader resurgence in liberalism in New York City that culminated with the election of Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, as mayor last year.—
TIM CRAIG THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2026
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Among the participants were socialists, ex-royalists, liberals, feminists, and nationalists.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Lefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lefty. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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