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The god was called Left-handed Hummingbird for reasons unknown; we think our explanation is as good as any.
Burning Tower Larry Niven 2005
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The god was called Left-handed Hummingbird for reasons unknown; we think our explanation is as good as any.
Burning Tower Larry Niven 2005
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Left-handed relief pitcher Allen Embry was ready to pitch to Hideki Matsui, and while Little may have attempted to take a page from history in Game 7 of the 1964 World Series, St. Louis Cardinals Manager Johnny Keane refused to relieve a fatigued Bob Gibson in the ninth inning, even after giving up two homers in the frame.
One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011
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Left-handed hitters have a .257 batting average and a .720 on-base plus slugging percentage against New York pitching, while right-handers are far worse at a .243 average and .667 OPS.
Why Boston's a Bad Matchup Daniel Barbarisi 2011
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Sadly, that would be my thought too … the GOOPers have been soiling themselves at a record pace this year, filibustering even the most inconsequential Obama appointees … the 2nd Left-handed Under Secretary of Blah Blah Blah … can you imagine the foaming at the mouth that will occur if, and when, Obama gets to nominate someone for the SCOTUS?
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• Left-handed people make up about 10% of the population, while 1% of the population appear not to be dominant with either hand, known as mixed-handed.
The Health Risks of Being Left-Handed Shirley S. Wang 2011
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Left-handed setup man Phil Coke knows he could be called on specifically to face Howard in a crucial situation.
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Left-handed relief pitcher Allen Embry was ready to pitch to Hideki Matsui, and while Little may have attempted to take a page from history in Game 7 of the 1964 World Series, St. Louis Cardinals Manager Johnny Keane refused to relieve a fatigued Bob Gibson in the ninth inning, even after giving up two homers in the frame.
One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011
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Left-handed hitting Will Venable, 27, appears to be the right-handed hitting Cunningham's primary competition for playing time in right.
USA TODAY's annual list of the 100 Names You Need to Know 2010
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• Left-handed people earn on average 10% lower salaries than righties, according to a recent study.
The Health Risks of Being Left-Handed Shirley S. Wang 2011
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