underhand
Example Sentences
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"It is unacceptable that the government has decided to turn its back on them in such an underhand way, and we must continue to advocate for them," she added.
From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025
As he was leaving the field, a frustrated López hoisted his glove high into the air with an underhand toss.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024
Donovan Mitchell threw a 50-foot inbounds pass underhand, Bam Adebayo inbounded a ball off Nikola Jokic’s backside before dribbling downcourt and making a 3, and Devin Booker went through pregame with a hat on backwards.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024
One bailiff said he was incentivised to use underhand tactics.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2024
“Here,” he said, tossing it underhand at Tyrion.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing underhand
Physical Education - Introductory
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Physical Education - Middle School and High School
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: under-
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