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Recent Examples of backhand
The former French Open Boys' Doubles champion wants to develop the two-handed backhand of John Isner among other tweaks.
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Tim Ellis, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
With the Sharks down by two after the first period, Zetterlund scored his first of the game and his fourth of the season on a solo rush into the offensive zone at the 9:12 mark of the second period, going forehand to backhand to beat Ingram.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Fritz swung a backhand volley wide, then Evans held serve.
—James Hansen, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
That required so much energy that Djokovic rebounded to take the fourth set easily, but early in the fifth, Alcaraz broke him to take a 2-1 lead with another backhand down the line that capped a 14-shot rally.
—Ava Wallace, Washington Post, 14 July 2024
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Tim Ellis, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
With the Sharks down by two after the first period, Zetterlund scored his first of the game and his fourth of the season on a solo rush into the offensive zone at the 9:12 mark of the second period, going forehand to backhand to beat Ingram.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Fritz swung a backhand volley wide, then Evans held serve.
—James Hansen, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
That required so much energy that Djokovic rebounded to take the fourth set easily, but early in the fifth, Alcaraz broke him to take a 2-1 lead with another backhand down the line that capped a 14-shot rally.
—Ava Wallace, Washington Post, 14 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backhand
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The resulting copperplate is dated July 4, 1823.Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, 3 July 2020
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For this work, the artist used a scraper on copperplate with determined strength, creating a print with a range of tone similar to watercolor.Peter Saenger, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2021
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In 2021, Ian got Layla’s name tattooed in cursive on the side of his right forearm.Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Most prominent across the album is frontwoman Jessica Hickie-Kallenbach, a bluesy Brit who sings in cursive.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
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Saint Laurent’s spring 2025 show nodded to the brand’s eponymous founder, with creative director Anthony Vaccarello sending slouchy suits and bohemian prints down the runway.Hannah Malach, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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Petite Plume also sells silk pajama sets and nightshirts in whimsical prints, to make for a memorable gift.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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According to Klippenstein, parts of the document are unintelligible due to Mangione's handwriting.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other possible signs include handwriting changes (like smaller handwriting than normal), tremors or shaking even when resting, and trouble walking (like a very slow or shuffling walk, or balance issues).Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 25 Nov. 2024
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Even the artist’s characteristically earnest penmanship, seen frequently in his work, seems potentially inauthentic when compared with the rapid, disheveled handwriting present in his diaries and personal notes, displayed in a documentary vitrine on the museum’s mezzanine.Mateus Nunes, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
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The penmanship also matches other manuscripts by the composer.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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In alternative versions of the script, Agent Perryman (Adam Best), the Irish MI5 agent, was responsible.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Original writer Alex Garland has also returned to pen the script along with Boyle.James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
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The hot local labor market is running hand in hand with a hot property market.Claire Bushey and Peter Campbell, Ars Technica, 8 May 2023
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Bottom line: Your search is over for the ultimate winter running hand protection for any conditions.Svati Kirsten Narula, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
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Motorists should ensure their vehicles are winter-ready, with emergency kits on hand.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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By 1998, most in the IT sector and government felt confident the problem was well in hand.Zachary Loeb / Made by History, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Backhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backhand. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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