short-handed
Example Sentences
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It was Jan. 5, 2025, and I was marveling at the Rams gumption in their short-handed loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
From Los Angeles Times
Others will have to make the mark, until then, if USC hopes to survive that stretch short-handed.
From Los Angeles Times
Playing in their second back-to-back of the season, the Lakers will again be short-handed.
From Los Angeles Times
A yellow card for Japan's Charlie Lawrence left the home side temporarily short-handed and there was more injury woe for Australia when Josh Canham went off following a heavy hit.
From Barron's
For most teams, playing so much short-handed hockey would be a major disadvantage.
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