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right-handed

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


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Roberts turned to right-handed reliever Treinen, who walked Moreno but got out of the inning by inducing Arenado to fly out to left field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

In the ninth, Angels right-handed reliever Sam Bachman struck out Rangers right fielder Brandon Nimmo to get out of a two-out, bases-loaded jam.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Researchers have spent decades studying the brain, genetics, and development behind handedness, but the reason humans became so strongly right-handed has remained unclear.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Take Quinn Priester, a right-handed pitcher who had a 6.23 ERA in his first 21 MLB appearances.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

His memory was a catalogue of vital notes on horses and men: hangs in the stretch, balks in close quarters, only hits right-handed.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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