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hunker

[huhng-ker] / ˈhʌŋ kər /


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Hunker down, because here it comes: Risotto is not that hard.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2023

The headline “The Hunker Games” was submitted independently by Kevin Dopart, Tom Witte and Beverley Sharp; Jesse Frankovich wrote the honorable-mentions subhead.

From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2020

“There are times where an ambulance will take 10 to 15 minutes just to get three blocks from one side of Times Square,” said Donald Hunker, a member of the unit.

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2017

“Just go back home. Don’t worry about it. Hunker down.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2017

"I was going over to Hunker Creek myself," concluded Wodley.

From To Alaska for Gold The Fortune Hunters of the Yukon by Stratemeyer, Edward




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