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right-handed

[rahyt-han-did] / ˈraɪtˈhæn dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
right
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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"So half of these near-hatching embryos are right-handed and the other half left-handed."

From Science Daily Sep. 1, 2026

"I thought, well, which limb am I willing to lose? I'm right-handed, so I decided let's do a left hook," she recounted.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

It’s a bit slower, at just under 95 mph, but it features a devastatingly sharp, late break away from right-handed hitters.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

The Dodgers placed left-handed starter Justin Wrobleski on the 15-day injured list with left forearm inflammation and recalled right-handed reliever Kyle Hurt from triple-A Oklahoma City.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

“If she’s right-handed she could spell out answers. Look here, Adam, if somebody tried to kill her I’d better catch him while I can. Just give me a pencil and let me talk to her.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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