underhand

Example Sentences

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"It is unacceptable that the government has decided to turn its back on them in such an underhand way, and we must continue to advocate for them," she added.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

Donovan Mitchell threw a 50-foot inbounds pass underhand, Bam Adebayo inbounded a ball off Nikola Jokic’s backside before dribbling downcourt and making a 3, and Devin Booker went through pregame with a hat on backwards.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024

"The case against Mr Mackintosh is that he received those donations knowing that Mr Grossman was doing it in that underhand way."

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2023

As most players stopped when Otton’s underhand toss floated to the ground, Jackson scooped it up without hesitation.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2023

Bella drew the ball back underhand and launched it like a softball pitch.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty