left-handed

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As a left-handed opener, right-arm pacers bowling from round the wicket pose an immediate threat to Gay with the new ball.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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

"And obviously, it goes without saying that we discuss, because there are two leftie openers, number three is left-handed."

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Grindlinger is a left-handed 16-year-old pitcher who throws 93 to 95 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

“I doubt if she would have had the strength to inflict that particular left-handed blow,” said Dr. Constantine dubiously.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie