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man Friday

noun

Definition of man Friday

as in right hand

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right hand

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Vientos has been out since July 10 after getting hit with a pitch on his right hand.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Sculptor Oscar Leon made the statue with the ball attached to the right hand of Fox, who was flipping it to Aparicio.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

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