left-handed

Example Sentences

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He did, however, attempt to teach the actor how to play guitar left-handed.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Vanderbilt, who is left-handed, was injured in the second quarter trying to block a dunk by Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren, but his hand hit the backboard.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He’s also a left-handed pitcher with four saves so beware of him on the mound in the coming years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The left-handed batter struggled for form towards the end of last summer and hit just one half-century in 16 innings across all formats this winter.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Because my navel was an “innie” and not an “outie,” and because I was left-handed and not right-handed, I was destined to become the sage in the family, and someday would do something great.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane