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Recent Examples of right-hander
Looking to close out the sweep is Elmer Rodriguez, a 22-year-old right-hander from Puerto Rico.
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David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The right-hander looked sharp, striking out eight over 4 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing just one hit.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Houston had previously cleared a roster spot for him by designating right-hander J.P. France for assignment.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Left-hander Brooks Raley, who gave up the go-ahead homer in Saturday’s loss, pitched around a leadoff single for two outs in the seventh before handing the ball over to right-hander Luke Weaver, who got the final out in the seventh, and kept the ball on the ground for an easy eighth inning.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
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David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The right-hander looked sharp, striking out eight over 4 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing just one hit.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Houston had previously cleared a roster spot for him by designating right-hander J.P. France for assignment.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Left-hander Brooks Raley, who gave up the go-ahead homer in Saturday’s loss, pitched around a leadoff single for two outs in the seventh before handing the ball over to right-hander Luke Weaver, who got the final out in the seventh, and kept the ball on the ground for an easy eighth inning.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right-hander
Noun
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Watch until the end to see the massive uppercut that literally shocked everyone.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
15 Apr. 2026
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After the uppercut, Itauma threw one final right that seemed to graze the falling Franklin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Borussia Monchengladbach’s Tim Kleindienst has missed practically the entire season because of a recurring knee injury, meaning that even if the 30-year-old were to return in the final few games, the World Cup seems a long shot.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kirtley says the inflammation in her once arthritic knee is mostly gone.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Rams, set up for a boom-or-bust season akin to 2021, were primed for another typical big swing with the 13th pick.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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In terms of a third-round pick, the Eagles took a fair swing at someone who could become a potential successor for Lane Johnson, if not at the very least someone who can provide depth.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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That element may now get its wish as soon as our upcoming June primary, effectively prioritizing the narrow ideology of a few hundred party loyalists over the fundamental voting rights of hundreds of thousands of independent citizens.—
Kent Thiry,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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The right to mock, to challenge, and yes, to offend those in power, is foundational to democracy.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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David Vazquez came up with the ball and attacked from left of the goal, attempting a shot that, despite Bye’s protests, hit the Timbers’ fullback’s arm.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Since being called up on April 15, Antonacci, a 23-year-old left fielder, is making a case to stay in the big leagues for a while.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Common rattlesnakes in California include the Mojave, northern Pacific, red, sidewinder, speckled and western diamondback rattlesnakes.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Biomechanical research shows that sidewinders top out at around 2.2 miles per hour on the ground.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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With his roundhouse kicks, tough-guy one-liners and a formidable moral compass, Chuck Norris delivered kick-ass heroes for years on screens large and small, cementing himself in pop culture back in the 1980s.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Few celebrities have sparked a cult following quite like the roundhouse-kicking Chuck Norris.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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The defeat was a significant body blow to Arsenal’s aspirations, but City’s 1-0 victory over Burnley can strangely be viewed in a positive light for them.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The image of Pages making the catch, as Kiké Hernandez absorbs a body blow, is already seared into Dodgers lore.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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