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Recent Examples of backhand
Zacha, in turn, made a perfect backhand pass to Geekie, who lifted it over Merilainen for a 3-2 lead.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
On the ensuing point, Medvedev ended a rally by stroking a two-handed backhand wide, bringing Tien to match point.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
His careless blind backhand pass in the neutral zone on a Blackhawks power play was intercepted and the Calgary Flames went down the ice to score their fifth goal of the game — and the fourth Jones was on for Monday night.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
By Matt Craig, Forbes Staff The most valuable moments in a tennis match, from a sponsor’s perspective, are not the acrobatic sliding backhands, breathtaking drop shots or leaping overhead smashes.
—Matt Craig, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
On the ensuing point, Medvedev ended a rally by stroking a two-handed backhand wide, bringing Tien to match point.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
His careless blind backhand pass in the neutral zone on a Blackhawks power play was intercepted and the Calgary Flames went down the ice to score their fifth goal of the game — and the fourth Jones was on for Monday night.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
By Matt Craig, Forbes Staff The most valuable moments in a tennis match, from a sponsor’s perspective, are not the acrobatic sliding backhands, breathtaking drop shots or leaping overhead smashes.
—Matt Craig, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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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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The National Archives is brimming with historical documents written in cursive, including some that date back more than 200 years.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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The majority of the handwritten documents that need transcribing are from the Revolutionary War when writing in cursive was the standard form of penmanship, the outlet said.—
Danielle Jennings,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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The company announced the return of print in August 2024 but, at the time, did not reveal who would be gracing the cover.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Lions made paw prints, while capybaras were given a pile of snow to examine—and taste.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The latest Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) is a solid pick for casual readers and note-takers seeking a large, bright display paired with the exceptional Premium Pen stylus for smooth, natural handwriting.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
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Much of that reasoning is attributed to the rise in using computers instead of handwriting documents, as well as the frequent use of text messaging, according to the organization.—
Danielle Jennings,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Though cursive instruction was once standard, today’s educators and lawmakers are divided: Should schools emphasize penmanship or keyboard skills?—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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The majority of the handwritten documents that need transcribing are from the Revolutionary War when writing in cursive was the standard form of penmanship, the outlet said.—
Danielle Jennings,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Based on a true story, the script was written by Lynch’s frequent producer and editor Mary Sweeney, along with her childhood friend John Roach.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
19 Jan. 2025
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Both losses followed a similar script, with All-NBA Defensive First Team candidate Dyson Daniels wreaking havoc at the point of attack.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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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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This can also rid your hands of onion and fish odors.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Then odd yellow lines appear on hands January 24, 2025 6:02 PM Read Next World Woman on flight in severe pain needs emergency landing.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Backhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backhand. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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