sidearm

Example Sentences

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So did the U.S. military: The Beretta M9 served as its standard sidearm for more than two decades until 2017.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Outside of a fluke infield single from Jo Adell, Neto’s home run was all the Angels mustered against the funky, sidearm delivery of the New York southpaw through six innings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025

Scrambling to his left, quarterback Sam Howell saw a slight opening and slid the ball into it with a sidearm throw.

From Washington Times • Dec. 3, 2023

The 31-year-old Japanese woman is a knuckleball pitcher with a sidearm delivery that she hopes might carry her to the big leagues in the United States or Japan.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2023

I shift in my seat, rearranging my skirts so I can more easily reach my sidearm.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland