How to Use one-handed in a Sentence

one-handed

adjective
  • This one-handed roping was fun.
    — William Earl, Variety, 12 June 2026
  • Stojakovic capped the spurt with a steal and one-handed slam that drew cheers.
    — CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Stojaković capped the spurt with a steal and one-handed slam that drew cheers.
    — Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Olave made another one-handed grab right in front of our sideline.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Horn’s first pick was a spectacular, one-handed snag in the end zone.
    — Joseph Person, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Twist off is harder to do one-handed but is less likely to break open in a diaper bag.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Instead, she is forced to use a rigid, one-handed pushing motion from her chest just to get the ball to the rim.
    — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026
  • How Mitchell picked off Purdy again in the fourth quarter with a one-handed lunge?
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Everything about the Razr+ is against me opening it one-handed.
    — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Everything about the Razr+ is against me opening it one-handed.
    — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
  • The crowd groaned, and some even booed, as the 7-footer showcased a fairly standard one-handed dunk.
    — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Each week, social media has buzzed with his latest one-handed reception or shape-shifting juke.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Each week, social media has buzzed with his latest one-handed reception or shape-shifting juke.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Bounou’s crucial save, above, was a peculiar-yet-brilliant one-handed parry.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Still, Fonseca idolized Kuerten so much that the teen once tried a one-handed backhand.
    — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
  • The spectacular one-handed catch looked like the kind of play that could only be made with sudden adjustment.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The spectacular one-handed catch looked like the kind of play that could only be made with sudden adjustment.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Bishop skied into the air and corralled the pass one-handed for his first career interception.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Irina went on to be ranked fourth in the Soviet Union and became known for her one-handed backhand.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Irina went on to be ranked fourth in the Soviet Union and became known for her one-handed backhand.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
  • Howard hit the team’s first 3-pointer off a kickout from Banchero late in the first quarter and slammed down a one-handed driving dunk.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The teams have combined for seven attempts at goal, but thanks to a few one-handed saves by goalkeepers, the match remains scoreless.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
  • It is made of 18/8 stainless steel and has a trigger-action lid that allows for one-handed use without leaks.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Celtics center Neemias Queta slammed home a driving one-handed dunk on the next possession.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Fennell had written Heathcliff’s one-handed pickup into the script.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Bowers caught four passes for 63 yards and two scores, and snagged an impressive one-handed touchdown in the fourth quarter.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Carter, who found himself in one-on-one coverage, went airborne, hauling in the pass one-handed for a 31-yard touchdown.
    — Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Busy moms and young kids alike will love that this under-$20 turntable displays snacks in an easily accessible way, and can be used one-handed.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Busy moms and young kids alike will love that this under-$20 turntable displays snacks in an easily accessible way, and can be used one-handed.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The senior captain threw down a one-handed dunk to open the final frame, then blocked a full-court heave right before the final buzzer to secure the victory.
    — Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026

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