How to Use right-hand in a Sentence

right-hand

1 of 2 adjective
Definition of right-handnext
  • Fold the leaves at 1/3 point from your right-hand side to the left, and overlap over the other 2/3 part to make a cone shape.
    — Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2024
  • Lamar Skeeter Lee already has his right-hand man in place.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2024
  • Elena’s right-hand woman was shot by rebels during the palace raid at the end of Episode 5.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Several of the vehicles then come to a stop along the road's right-hand side.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Swami’s, a legendary right-hand point break, is just four miles up the street in Encinitas.
    — Graham Averill, Outside Online, 28 July 2024
  • Tap on your profile icon in the upper right-hand corner.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Click the profile icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Apple Music page.
    — Popular Science, 13 Sep. 2023
  • To stop this from happening in Chrome, click the three dots in the top right-hand corner, then choose Settings.
    — Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2023
  • Seth Meyers has words for Donald Trump‘s new right-hand man.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 16 July 2024
  • Tip: Click the circular icon in the upper right-hand part of your phone screen to turn on the live photo option.
    — Kurt Knutsson, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2023
  • For the past 15 years, Aaron Rahsaan Thomas has kept the shirt in pristine condition, on the top right-hand side of his drawer.
    — Anne Branigin, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2023
  • But the audience already knows that the masterminds are Berlín and Demián, his right-hand man.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Dec. 2023
  • The logo of the Mexican news outlet N Más is in the bottom right-hand corner.
    — USA TODAY, 21 July 2023
  • The captain’s seat, on the craft’s starboard side, had a throttle control on the driver’s right-hand side and a steering control on the left.
    — Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2024
  • The Lakers legend is joined by one of the artist’s two cats, Tofu, seen floating in the piece’s upper right-hand corner.
    — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Listed as the fastest knockout in a heavyweight title bout, Liston goes down on a short right-hand punch.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2023
  • Skeeter will be Lee’s right-hand man, serving as the Hornets’ top assistant.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2024
  • All that to say, a versatile beverage bottle that can do it all — for both hot and cold drinks — is a camper’s right-hand.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
  • The first ad is a small pop-up when the Chrome website first loads, and it can only be dismissed by clicking the little 'X' in the top right-hand corner.
    — PCMAG, 23 Feb. 2023
  • But among those who did, many took pictures that focused tightly on Mr. Putin’s name in the lower right-hand corner.
    — Lara Jakes, New York Times, 10 June 2024
  • The driver attempted to make a right-hand turn onto Georgia Road.
    — Olivia Mitchell, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2023
  • He’s moved his charitable foundation and his right-hand man, Jared Birchall, to the state since the start of the pandemic.
    — Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Greg was Fran’s partner, number two, helper, assistant, and right-hand man.
    — John Jeremiah Sullivan, Harper's Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Jess is Tara’s right-hand woman, who is deaf in one ear, following a blimp accident.
    — Dennard Dayle, The New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Pietro took over at just 20 years old, with the help of his cousin, Massimo Martinelli, who had been Renato’s right-hand man.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2023
  • My brain knew that every movement of my left foot on the clutch and left hand on the shifter (the concept is right-hand drive) was completely unnecessary.
    — Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Lemagne can be seen leaning over the officer’s right-hand side and yanking his gun holster.
    — Olivia Diaz, Washington Post, 25 May 2023
  • The top tier can be used on the left or right-hand side of the stand, while the bottom shelf can be shifted on its tracks, making room for plumbing, garbage disposals, and under-sink wires.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 31 July 2023
  • In the chromatic glissando, which Liszt picked up from his student Carl Tausig, one right-hand finger sweeps across the white keys while the left hand races just behind, on the black keys.
    — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
  • His boss prohibits him from conducting research into the subject and sends his right-hand man to cross him at every turn.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 Feb. 2024
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right hand

2 of 2 noun
  • At the start of the hearing, the boy raised his right hand and swore to tell the truth.
    — Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
  • He was asked to raise his right hand and swear to tell the truth.
    — Hannah Dreier, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2023
  • He was shot in his right hand and left thigh with the rounds.
    — David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2023
  • There’s a tattoo, as well, on the top of his right hand.
    — Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 18 Mar. 2023
  • Step 6: Gather about half the net mesh in your right hand.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The masked man opened the entrance door and flashed a pistol in his right hand.
    — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2023
  • The Clove Hitch – Method 2: With two pieces of the same rope in hand, place the one in your right hand on top of the one on the left.
    — Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 12 July 2023
  • All of a sudden, the shark grabbed me by my right hand and the back of my right leg in the same bite.
    — Paul De Gelder, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
  • Keeping your hips square to the floor, reach your right hand toward the bell; grab it and pull it to the right.
    — Jerry St. Louis, Men's Health, 10 Aug. 2023
  • From the upper right hand corner of the screen, use the drop down menu to click Account.
    — Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
  • My aunt grabbed me in her right hand and my brother in her left.
    — John D. Pearse, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2024
  • Whether young man or mom, the gesture puts the palm of his or her right hand up against the head, cupping the cheek.
    — Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
  • DePape came around Pelosi with the hammer in his right hand.
    — Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2022
  • And moved my right hand to my ear, brought it down, and my hand was covered with blood.
    — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 18 July 2024
  • In the video, Rodriguez strikes Smith with his right hand, pushes him against a wall and takes him to the floor.
    — Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
  • In his right hand, Wafa holds an object that is roughly the size of his palm.
    — Lorenzo Tugnoli, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Go to the Settings app → Focus Tap the + sign in the upper right hand corner.
    — Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Cenac is able to block shots with his left hand, or right hand and is learning how to keep the ball in play.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024
  • Paige doesn’t play because of a broken bone in his right hand.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Parsons secured the loose ball with his non-clubbed right hand.
    — Dallas News, 29 Dec. 2022
  • The 76-year-old had lost weight, his knees and elbows were bruised, and his right hand was purple and swollen.
    — Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2023
  • From the upper right hand corner of the screen, use the drop down menu to click Manage Profiles.
    — Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Drive your elbow off the floor, so that your weight is resting on your right hand.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 15 Apr. 2023
  • But Melvin signaled again with his right hand, and after some pause, Rogers walked back to the bullpen.
    — Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
  • Fold the corner in your right hand over the corner on your left so the fabric on top is right-side out.
    — Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Then use your right hand to tuck that corner inside out over the one in your left hand.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 4 Feb. 2024
  • My great-aunt was taught to write with her right hand; her left hand was tied behind her back.
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Ullmark reached in from the back of the pack, a chicken wing propped in his right hand as a microphone.
    — Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Mar. 2023
  • That’s when the bear bit her in her right hand and left puncture wounds in her wrist, the department said.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN, 2 July 2023
  • Using your right hand, grab your right ankle and pull it towards your buttocks.
    — Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024

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