sidearm

Example Sentences

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From 1985 to 2021, the Beretta M9 was the standard-issue sidearm for the American military.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Instead, they replaced closer Kevin Ginkel with sidearm right-hander Ryan Thompson, hoping his funky delivery could keep Ohtani off balance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 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

“Good. Then sign yourself out a sidearm, and proceed to the target area.”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer