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Recent Examples of lefty
Judy Berman, Time, 18 July 2025
Of those, 12 were pitchers and only one was a lefty (save that fact in your back pocket for later).
—Sofia Schwarzwalder, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
Seattle followed by taking LSU lefty Kade Anderson.
—Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Kwan's trade value is high, and the Reds may be unwilling to part with much of their farm system to acquire the lefty.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Not that Colbert, despite his vocal opposition to Trump, is some kind of outspoken lefty.
—Judy Berman, Time, 18 July 2025
Of those, 12 were pitchers and only one was a lefty (save that fact in your back pocket for later).
—Sofia Schwarzwalder, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
Seattle followed by taking LSU lefty Kade Anderson.
—Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Kwan's trade value is high, and the Reds may be unwilling to part with much of their farm system to acquire the lefty.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lefty
Adjective
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Climate control systems can monitor and regulate all the inputs in modern greenhouses and hoop houses.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The 44-year-old Texan has worn badass on his sleeve from the get-go, cutting the coolest figure in country music for the better part of a decade in his brash voice, hard-living lyrics, and modern long-haired outlaw.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Rampant and widespread—look no further than Covid-19, malaria or Lyme disease—zoonoses are often at the center of contemporary outbreaks, epidemics and research.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Built on a foundation of traditional Mexican folk styles like mariachi, cumbia and norteño, Los Bukis was among the first successful Mexican bands to incorporate elements of contemporary pop and rock to their sound.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Shimmery colors such as pinks, taupes or browns complement brunettes in addition to plum and burgundy.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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With gradient hues of pinks and purples, the set comes in retro colors to add a touch of vibrancy to your cabinets.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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And as the study shows, adding just one new use case or increasing frequency of use can quickly move teams toward more advanced performance, without needing a major investment.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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From planting trees after every project to implementing advanced insulation systems and solar integration, Good Earth Builders is leading the way in eco-conscious development, proving that responsible construction is both possible and necessary.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Mamdani, a democratic socialist, wants free city buses and a freeze on New York rents.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Common Sense, a progressive news outlet, has declared that Mamdani’s win proves the need for Democrats to welcome the rise of socialists within the party and the start of a total shakeup of the party to give more influence to the far-left.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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“Lefty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lefty. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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