lone hand

Example Sentences

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Earlier, Sciver-Brunt played a lone hand as the rest of England's top order made promising starts but were unable to capitalise, with opener Tammy Beaumont's 32 the next-highest contribution.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025

Thing, the lone hand played by Romanian magician Victor Dorobantu, perhaps has the most screen time of anyone.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025

Once again, Kohli will have to play a lone hand – though Pant could be an exciting partner for him.

From The Guardian • Aug. 18, 2018

When the applause fades, we see a lone hand holding a quill to parchment.

From Washington Post • Jul. 6, 2017

Take for instance the man who is playing a lone hand in the Game of Life.

From In Strange Company A Story of Chili and the Southern Seas by Boothby, Guy Newell