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sidearm

[sahyd-ahrm] / ˈsaɪdˌɑrm /


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From 1985 to 2021, the Beretta M9 was the standard-issue sidearm for the American military.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 16, 2026

Instead, they replaced closer Kevin Ginkel with sidearm right-hander Ryan Thompson, hoping his funky delivery could keep Ohtani off balance.

From Los Angeles Times May 10, 2025

They had agreed there’d be no semiautomatic rifles, Williams told me, so everyone brought a sidearm.

From Salon Jan. 7, 2025

Scrambling to his left, quarterback Sam Howell saw a slight opening and slid the ball into it with a sidearm throw.

From Washington Times Dec. 3, 2023

A series of quick sidearm jerks and our kite shot up counterclockwise, in a half circle.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini




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