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hook

[hook] / hʊk /




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She argues the faster we hook up a bigger supply of clean energy to the grid, the better.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

They had to call an ambulance and hook me up to an ECG machine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Lawyers representing the woman argued that the platforms hook in young users with features such as infinite scrolling, autoplaying videos and beauty filters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

If your tax preparer files your return late, you aren’t off the hook from a late-filing penalty.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

“All he said was that you helped people during storms and that you needed a place to hook up your rigs. Is there something else I should know?”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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