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

Dick Dastardly was a character in 1960s animated TV series Wacky Races - and several other cartoons and films since - who would try to win by utilising underhand tactics.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024

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

Finally, the coach held a ball high over his head and announced: “Wouldn’t want anyone else in the world leading us,” and flipped an underhand pass to Stafford as the team erupted.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023

The ball comes at me fast, even though it's an underhand throw, different than baseball.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins