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Recent Examples of lefty
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The Rockies' fourth straight loss spoiled a memorable moment for Rockies lefty and Denver native Kyle Freeland, who became the franchise's all-time leader in innings pitched.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The 30-year-old lefty issued a leadoff walk in the seventh to Cal Raleigh before Julio Rodríguez flied out.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
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Adjective
In 2023, the councilmember decisively beat back a recall attempt funded by Santa Ana’s police union and apartment owners who didn’t like her unabashedly progressive views in a city where centrist Democrats have dominated politics for decades and lefty ones were long ostracized.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The Rockies' fourth straight loss spoiled a memorable moment for Rockies lefty and Denver native Kyle Freeland, who became the franchise's all-time leader in innings pitched.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Noun
The lefty has allowed multiple home runs in three straight starts and four of his last five.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The 30-year-old lefty issued a leadoff walk in the seventh to Cal Raleigh before Julio Rodríguez flied out.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lefty
Adjective
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The finish is what sells it, and the modern methods aim to look like hair that’s always been there.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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Executive Travel And Leadership The modern executive is, functionally, a professional time-zone crosser.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Noun
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Raman is more likely than Bass to pick up the voters who chose community organizer Rae Huang, a leftist who, like Raman, is a DSA member.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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In New York, an inspiring young leftist competed against a boorish, but experienced, former governor to replace a corrupt mayor.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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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For Jones, that’s ultimately what makes Lestat feel like a contemporary artist.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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After winning the Grammy for best contemporary country album in February, Jelly Roll emotionally dedicated the trophy to Bunnie, who wept and applauded in the audience.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Samplize's 2026 color palette includes creamy neutrals, soft greens, dusty pinks, and warm grays.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Offering vibrant shades of blues, purples, and pinks, this plant makes a statement in every garden—and not just because of its looks.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Both devote an area to post-op care, with nutritionists on staff, organic food, and all the advanced healing therapies.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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With basic mobile coverage reaching 91% of the population, companies are redirecting their money toward advanced 5G networks and high-speed fiber lines.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
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Lander, a former New York City comptroller who does not identify as a democratic socialist, was the first to pick up a win Tuesday.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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There are progressive candidates running in various elections in New York on Tuesday, with three of them earning endorsements from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who describes himself as a democratic socialist.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
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“Lefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lefty. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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