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

Already short handed with point guard Quade Green sidelined for a third straight game because of a back issue, the Wildcats had three players foul out in the contest.

From Washington Times • Jan. 19, 2018

“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

We have two of our boats away, and are short handed, though we would tackle the fellow as we are.

From Won from the Waves by Greene, John B.