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Recent Examples of lefty
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
The home run off a lefty departed his bat at 115 mph.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2025
In the series opener on Thursday night, Razorback lefty starter Zach Root struck out a career-high 11 through eight scoreless innings.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Here’s something else to give you chills: Wise made his leap in front of a mural of Billy Pierce, a star White Sox lefty who once lost a perfect game on the South Side with two outs in the ninth.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Noun
Naturally, they were shut down by Giants lefty Robbie Ray and the Giants bullpen on Wednesday with the wind blowing in from the northeast at 16 mph.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
The home run off a lefty departed his bat at 115 mph.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2025
In the series opener on Thursday night, Razorback lefty starter Zach Root struck out a career-high 11 through eight scoreless innings.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Here’s something else to give you chills: Wise made his leap in front of a mural of Billy Pierce, a star White Sox lefty who once lost a perfect game on the South Side with two outs in the ninth.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lefty
Adjective
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His visit is a divergence from the tradition among modern U.S. presidents to visit Mexico or Canada during their first foreign trip, which comes after his administration levied tariffs against the neighboring nations early in his term.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Cosby is a gifted novelist whose passionate writing about the modern South has garnered him much critical praise and the admiration of President Obama.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Grace, in contemporary internet parlance, often means forgiveness.—
Dorothy Fortenberry,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
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Dialogue from ancient Greek Socratic dialogues to contemporary mentorships enables learners to understand intricate concepts while sharpening their thinking abilities and expanding their comprehension.—
AyoOluwa Nihinlola,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Oh, Mary! on Broadway in New York City on May 7. 25 of 120 Blondes Have More Fun Paris Hilton looks pretty in pink with Martha Stewart at the launch of PARIVIE at Zero Bond in New York City on May 6.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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There’s royal blue, light, baby pink, sterling check, mocha brown, and now, emerald green.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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That has dropped to 2.4 since, a consequence of receiving possession in more advanced positions, rather than when facing towards his own goal as a No 6.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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While our advanced phones excel at capturing memorable moments, holidays present an excellent opportunity for families to take some professional pictures.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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That was demonstrated on the night before Newsom’s announcement when Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — two East Coast democratic socialists — attracted nearly 30,000 people at an anti-Trump rally in a Republican congressional district near Sacramento.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Many in the audience also came to hear Ocasio-Cortez, 35, a sharp, politically savvy Democratic socialist once at the fringes of the Democratic Party who is now broadening her national appeal.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Lefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lefty. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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