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left-handed

[left-han-did] / ˈlɛftˈhæn dɪd /


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The spiral's shape determines how it responds to this flow, similar to the difference between screws with right- or left-handed threads.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

And nobody has been more important during this magical stretch than their 28-year-old, left-handed setup man with a résumé full of disappointment on baseball’s biggest stage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

Because many biologically important molecules have left-handed and right-handed forms, carefully structured light could help scientists identify these differences with greater sensitivity.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

In the NLDS, the Dodgers left left-handed relievers Justin Wrobleski and Jack Dreyer off the roster.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

If the person is left-handed, like Abuela Celia, the right side of her face betrays her true feelings.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García


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