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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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Prior to becoming the Mets’ manager in 2024, Mendoza served as Boone’s right-hand man on the bench from 2020-2023.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
CBS News,
1 July 2026
LaVine appeared in only 39 games last season after undergoing season-ending surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right hand.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
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Adjective
This strategic move grants London and South East buyers easier access to the full right-hand-drive Corvette lineup, including the powerful Stingray, the innovative E-Ray hybrid, and the high-performance Z06.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Prior to becoming the Mets’ manager in 2024, Mendoza served as Boone’s right-hand man on the bench from 2020-2023.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Noun
Aurélien Tchouaméni passed to Olise, who nutmegged Lagerbielke, and Barcola took a centering touch and sent the ball past Zetterström's outstretched right hand.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
LaVine appeared in only 39 games last season after undergoing season-ending surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right hand.
—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
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“Right-hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-hand. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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