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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
Ben Rice, another lefty, made Smith expendable as a DH option in Stanton’s absence.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 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
Ben Rice, another lefty, made Smith expendable as a DH option in Stanton’s absence.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 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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Most of the modern canal network originally dates to pre-Hispanic times, more than 1400 years ago.—
Ari Caramanica,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Noun
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Gap Organic Cotton Cropped Wide-leg Pants $60 at Gap These cropped wide-leg pants in vibrant pink are giving me all the spring vibes.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2025
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While Becker said designers went overboard with various shades of teal, yellow, red and purple, there were some standout colors including baby pink and baby blue.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The next era focuses on cracking the code for personalization, advanced marketing assets, and empathetic conversational AI. Computational Medicine.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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With fancy lights and advanced algorithms, the Derma-Reader analyzes skin across several categories, including wrinkles, dark circles and texture.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Consider their ratings of Bernie Sanders, who caucuses with the Democratic Party but describes himself as a democratic socialist.—
David Campbell,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2025
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Apparently, feedback from the meeting with the socialists was positive.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Lefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lefty. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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