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Recent Examples of right-hander
Rockies rookie right-hander Bradley Blalock is still experiencing growing pains.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
The right-hander joins an exclusive list that includes Greg Holland (twice), Jeff Montgomery, Dan Quisenberry (twice) and Joakim Soria (twice).
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
The Rangers and Marlins will play for the first time this season, and right-hander Tyler Mahle (6-3, 2.34 ERA) will take the mound for Texas on Friday in the most critical game of the season to date.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
Using an outstanding split-finger changeup in a four-pitch mix, the right-hander has certainly worked his way into the New York Mets’ future pitching plans.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
The right-hander joins an exclusive list that includes Greg Holland (twice), Jeff Montgomery, Dan Quisenberry (twice) and Joakim Soria (twice).
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
The Rangers and Marlins will play for the first time this season, and right-hander Tyler Mahle (6-3, 2.34 ERA) will take the mound for Texas on Friday in the most critical game of the season to date.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
Using an outstanding split-finger changeup in a four-pitch mix, the right-hander has certainly worked his way into the New York Mets’ future pitching plans.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right-hander
Noun
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The third-year lineman’s rush included a right uppercut through Barton’s right armpit.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Frazier obliged, surprising Ali with a cross and an uppercut from his supposedly weak right arm.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Swift’s 149-show, five-continent expedition encapsulated a tsunami of emotions not just among her fans, but her own journey through a very public breakup, a fling and, as indicated by her engagement to Kelce, knee-buckling love.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Delta noted that a member of the cabin crew was injured, with ABC News detailing that they were hospitalized with a minor knee injury from the collision.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Brewers are just faster, from Jacob Misiorowski’s triple-digit velocity to Jackson Chourio’s bat speed to an overall style of play that emphasizes swing-and-miss stuff and athleticism all over the field.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Last but not least, the home features the coziest front porch, complete with eye-catching front and side railings, that can be transformed into the perfect space for unwinding with outdoor furniture, a porch swing, a set of string lights, and a stylish doormat, of course.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Biomechanical research clocks the sidewinder topping out at around 2.2 mph on the ground.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Another sidewinder on the deuce side had the same result.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Tablet Deals The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ gets a lot right (even more so with this discount).—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Employers have both the right and responsibility to protect a respectful, civil culture.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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This Kevin is an exciting 22-year-old Brazilian left-winger who evolved into the star of Shakhtar’s attack last season.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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And Pérez responded, blooping a ball into left, driving in Kerry Carpenter, as the Tigers took a 3-2 lead.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Following a software update, the G1 recently performed side flips and has demonstrated kung fu-style moves, including punches, sweeping kicks, and roundhouse strikes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz blasted a 131mph serve down the middle that landed like a roundhouse right to the jaw, then kicked in a second serve on set point.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Most of the industry seems to view the measure as a body blow that will hurt tech companies’ ability to hire the best talent.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Ali went forward stiffly, his trunk and hips deeply bruised from Frazier’s body blows.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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