left-handed

Example Sentences

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The left-handed batter struggled for form towards the end of last summer and hit just one half-century in 16 innings across all formats this winter.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Samson, a right-hander who played in the tournament with Abhishek unwell, could break the left-handed grip on the top of the order.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

It begins as a duet with Kermit, playing his left-handed banjo, and ends with Miss Piggy, who muscles her way in, anxious for screen time after her Aphrodite number is cut.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

There was the lob from Ayton that James threw down left-handed, making teammates leap off their seats and fans gasp and cheer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

He hugged me tight, and awkwardly, then pushed me away and gave me a left-handed handshake.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds