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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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques, TIME, 3 Aug. 2024
As Pharaoh’s right-hand man, Joseph compelled Egypt’s farmers to sell their land for food during a famine, effectively rendering them serfs of the state.
—Corey Robin, The New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2024
Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2024
Lopez, meanwhile, appeared to have switched the placement of her engagement ring to her right hand as she was seen in New York City on Friday, attending a showing of Cats: The Jellicle Ball.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
However, some have used the vice presidency to be a true right-hand to the president, such as when Al Gore led initiatives to rethink how government works or when then-Vice President Biden implemented the $840 billion stimulus package in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques, TIME, 3 Aug. 2024
As Pharaoh’s right-hand man, Joseph compelled Egypt’s farmers to sell their land for food during a famine, effectively rendering them serfs of the state.
—Corey Robin, The New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2024
Noun
A day earlier in qualifying, Coleman handed to Kerley with his right hand while grabbing Kerley’s arm with his left — an awkward exchange that didn’t cost anything.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2024
Lopez, meanwhile, appeared to have switched the placement of her engagement ring to her right hand as she was seen in New York City on Friday, attending a showing of Cats: The Jellicle Ball.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Right-hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-hand. Accessed 19 Aug. 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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