left wing

Example Sentences

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Despite a huge parliamentary majority, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces stiff resistance to spending cuts from his Labour Party’s left wing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A good example of this early on was seen in Hakimi's run from right-back to the left wing.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Tommy O'Brien is named on the left wing in Farrell's only backline change.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

The partially toothless Jack Hughes, left alone on the left wing, beat Canadian goalie Jordan Binnington cleanly 1:41 into the extra period to set off a wild celebration for the Americans.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

When his left wing was sealed to the straps, Daedalus began working on the right.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan