How to Use handed in a Sentence

handed

adjective
  • The first-round pick in 2021, like Mitchell, bats left-handed.
    Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2022
  • Drag up to the right-hand icon to enable one-handed mode.
    David Nield, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Windham capped the game with a one-handed dunk to send a message.
    Rich Torres, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Mar. 2023
  • The left-handed hitter has 12 home runs the last two seasons.
    Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 11 Nov. 2022
  • It can be released from the stroller and car one-handed, according to the brand.
    Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Hurts threw across his body and Smith leaped, making a one-handed catch.
    Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2023
  • Right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton left for the Rays and is now with the Braves.
    David Brandt, Chron, 25 Oct. 2022
  • The group’s emblem — a two-handed fist bump — is a symbol of that unity.
    Rael Ombuor, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022
  • The left-handed batter homered in each of his past two games, one to the opposite field and the other to the pull side.
    John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Lee joined the then extremely short-handed Suns on Jan. 11 on his first 10-day.
    Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 1 Feb. 2023
  • But the central metaphor of scales and justice is pretty heavy-handed.
    Pat Padua, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022
  • The short-handed Warriors canned five triples in the first five minutes of the third quarter, opening up a game-high 20-point lead.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Seguin scored his second goal on a short-handed tap-in with under four minutes left to ice the game.
    Peter Warren, Dallas News, 1 Mar. 2023
  • David Njoku has had some pretty big plays this season, like his one-handed touchdown catch in the back of the end zone.
    Joshua Gunter, cleveland, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Lastly, the Marlins are just 1-7 in their past eight games when facing a left-handed starter.
    Michael Nwaneri, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Coach Ron Hunter's crew scored 55 points with UC playing short-handed.
    Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2023
  • When the lineup rolls over, Baddoo could force the Royals to bring a left-handed pitcher into the game.
    Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Sam Lafferty scored his sixth goal and third short-handed, which is tied for second in the NHL.
    Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2023
  • The tough language may signal a heavy-handed crackdown ahead.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN, 1 Dec. 2022
  • George Kittle has also been huge, making a clutch one-handed catch to give the Niners the edge in the game against Dallas.
    Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2023
  • Mathurin caught the alley-oop and threw down a thunderous two-handed jam while roaring to the crowd.
    James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star, 9 July 2022
  • With this welcome offer, a game that ends with 39+ points won’t leave you empty-handed.
    cleveland, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Never mind that the fatal gunshot wound was behind the left ear and Paisley was right-handed.
    Joseph Kanon, Washington Post, 22 July 2022
  • Against right-handed pitching, his numbers are still just fine.
    Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Miller, in the second year of a two-year deal, likely gets a shot to start the season either as the left-handed half of an outfield or DH platoon.
    Dallas News, 14 Feb. 2023
  • The experience wasn't an enjoyable one for the right-handed staff ace.
    Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Roars came when the left-handed Norrie arose first from his seat; Djokovic was pouring some water on his hand and rubbing it in his hair.
    Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2022
  • Russell passed the ball inside to Davis, who quickly spun to the baseline, took two dribbles and threw down a one-handed reverse dunk.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2023
  • But Brown converted a short-handed tally with an unlikely goal on a slap shot from the side boards.
    Aaron Bracy, ajc, 12 Feb. 2023
  • At times, the storytelling was ham-handed, and some of the characters were confusing.
    New York Times, 12 July 2022

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