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

Judge Lin, in her order, noted Brown didn’t activate his emergency lights or draw his sidearm until Sims stepped out of the car.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2023

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

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer