1
a
: the hand on a person's right side
b
: an indispensable person
2
a
: the right side
b
: a place of honor
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Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Aug. 2024
Now, following the announcement Tuesday of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Harris’ running mate, online users have already begun to brainstorm who could star as Rudolph’s right-hand man.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2024
Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 30 Aug. 2024
Estrada dealt with a bruise on his right hand in June, then had a left wrist sprain that cost him nine games from June 28 to July 9.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
President Joe Biden is expected to campaign alongside the Democratic nominee and his right-hand woman, Vice President Kamala Harris, next Thursday in Maryland.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Aug. 2024
Now, following the announcement Tuesday of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Harris’ running mate, online users have already begun to brainstorm who could star as Rudolph’s right-hand man.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2024
Noun
Less than two weeks after returning, Freeman took a bad-hop ground ball off his right hand and suffered a hairline fracture in his middle finger.
—Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 30 Aug. 2024
Estrada dealt with a bruise on his right hand in June, then had a left wrist sprain that cost him nine games from June 28 to July 9.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024
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“Right-hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-hand. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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right-hand
1 of 2 adjective1
: situated on the right
2
right hand
2 of 2 noun1
: the hand on a person's right side
2
: the right side
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