short-handed

Example Sentences

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In less than a week, the Dodgers went from having a potential surplus of starting pitchers to being short handed on the mound once again.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023

One employee told a local television station, "We are short handed now working extra hard, and I'm questioning what I'm still doing here honestly…I'm actually nervous now and wondering if it's even worth coming."

From Salon • May 1, 2020

Four of the saves came when Edmonton was short handed as it killed off all five Anaheim power-play opportunities.

From Washington Times • Nov. 11, 2019

“Short-handed goal are definitely a giant dagger. We’ve let up two short handed goals this year and it completely kills you.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 9, 2015

But, being short handed, I'd like to have a good, active, stout lad, like you, and will give you ordinary seamen's wages.

From Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XII, Jan. 3, 1891 by Elverson, James