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  • noun Plural form of left-hander.

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Examples

  • One reason that not more is known about lefties is that many studies of how the brain works prohibit left-handers from participating because their brain wiring is known to be different, says Robin Nusslock , a psychology professor at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., who uses neuroimaging to study mood disorders.

    The Health Risks of Being Left-Handed Shirley S. Wang 2011

  • Four pitchers are in the running: Suppan and Dave Bush and left-handers Chris Narveson and Manny Parra.

    Brewers hope infusion of youth is right tonic 2010

  • With fewer left-handers in the population, pitching-wise and baseball-wise, it makes sense that premier lefties who can handle right-handed and left-handed hitters would be snatched up quickly, as Scott Downs and Brian Fuentes were this winter.

    The Precarious Life of a Lefty Reliever Daniel Barbarisi 2011

  • McCann was hitting .174 (4-for-23) against left-handers going into the game.

    Atlanta Braves Team Report 2010

  • Among the temporary left-handers, 63% put the good animal on the left.

    Week in Ideas Christopher Shea 2011

  • "The problem with that is that left-handers aren't as plentiful," Cashman said.

    The Precarious Life of a Lefty Reliever Daniel Barbarisi 2011

  • Granderson also struggled with a .183 average against left-handers last season.

    'Last year is over:' Champion Yankees hooked on repeating 2010

  • The Yankees added lefty Boone Logan (5.78 career ERA) when they sent outfielder Melky Cabrera to Atlanta in the deal for Vazquez, but Girardi says he can count on holdover right-handers David Robertson and Aceves (provided he's not starting) to handle left-handers.

    'Last year is over:' Champion Yankees hooked on repeating 2010

  • So like I said, its all going to depend on how many left-handers compete.

    Home Star | SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles 2009

  • Jeter also performed well against left-handers, but his value came from swinging the bat—he hit for a higher average and more power, skills that aren't as valuable when batting with the bases empty.

    Should Gardner Always Bat Leadoff? 2011

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