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left-handed

[left-han-did] / ˈlɛftˈhæn dɪd /


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The cheer from the sold-out crowd at Crypto.com Arena was deafening when James kissed a left handed layup off the glass to pull the Lakers to within one possession with 2:59 left.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Young, who hits left handed and throws right handed, hit .428 for North Allegheny, but he really elevated in summer showcase circuit in 2021.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2022

Meanwhile, as far as creativity goes, a 2019 survey found that left handed people think they’re more creative, but they didn’t spend "significantly more time on artistic pursuits" than right handed people, Fast Company reported.

From Fox News • Aug. 13, 2021

Recently, she came to visit my home, and, before she left, handed me an envelope.

From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2021

Her mother was left handed and had wrapped clockwise.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin




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