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Recent Examples of lefty
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
With this deep mediocre array of right-handers, the O’s faithful will have to watch for incoming projectiles from lefty pull hitters.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
Similar to Kepler and Romano, the lefty Luzardo looks healthy again, showcasing his sizzling 97-mph fastball, though his Grapefruit League ERA was an ugly 9.49.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Tesla was once a badge of pride for upwardly mobile, environmentally conscious lefties.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The veteran lefty pitched his heart out Wednesday night, but once again, the Rockies were left singing the blues after a 5-1 loss to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Ballpark.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
With this deep mediocre array of right-handers, the O’s faithful will have to watch for incoming projectiles from lefty pull hitters.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
Similar to Kepler and Romano, the lefty Luzardo looks healthy again, showcasing his sizzling 97-mph fastball, though his Grapefruit League ERA was an ugly 9.49.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Tesla was once a badge of pride for upwardly mobile, environmentally conscious lefties.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lefty
Adjective
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The curved, low-profile silhouette creates a modern spin on the otherwise classic design, while the chair’s high-density foam filling offers superior support.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Colin from Accounts is a romantic comedy about flawed, funny people choosing each other and embracing the all-too-relatable chaos of modern life.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Few gallerists in the contemporary design sphere have the singular vision of Nina Yashar, 67.—
Laura May Todd,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Essentially the point is that strategies must evolve beyond historical approaches not suited for contemporary events.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On top of that, sunny orange-yellow flowers complement the brilliant pinks and purples of zinnia blooms beautifully, and these two plants are often used together in bouquets or cottage garden designs.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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While spring typically calls for bright corals, pinks, and poppy shades, Burton is seeing a move toward more muted tones like neutrals, browns, and plums — even as the weather warms up.—
Jazzria Harris,
Refinery29,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, the drainage of lesions, their pain, and the smell that advanced lesions can produce additionally cause patients to modify their social lives and interactions with others.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Using a mix of infrared cameras to place actors in space, advanced software and computing, and hundreds of modular panels across a large soundstage, Pixomondo creates a limitless selection of virtual environments in which actors and set pieces can be immersed.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This points to a basic fact that socialists, mercantilists, economic nationalists and other would-be central planners cannot grasp.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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Elected by surprise in 2018, Ocasio-Cortez was a progressive insurgent, a democratic socialist, a frequent critic of her own party, and a social media sensation.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Lefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lefty. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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