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right-handed

[rahyt-han-did] / ˈraɪtˈhæn dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
right
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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The Dodgers put right-handed reliever Blake Treinen on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation before Saturday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

The right-handed hitting Call started Friday against the right-handed Wheeler.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

One of the biggest mysteries in human evolution has long puzzled scientists: Why are humans so overwhelmingly right-handed?

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Take Quinn Priester, a right-handed pitcher who had a 6.23 ERA in his first 21 MLB appearances.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

She thought of switching to her left hand, but because she was right-handed she was afraid she might spill the sauce with her left hand, which could enrage Count Olaf again.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket




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