hawk

Example Sentences

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Unbelievable as it sounds, Turgidson was based on a real-life war hawk.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

But he quickly built a reputation as the ECB’s arch hawk, often preferring higher interest rates than many of his colleagues on the governing council.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Diaz is a convicted felon and was already in custody on unrelated charges at the time, and he released the hawk before he was charged, investigators said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

In fact, any birder will tell you that the sky-rending screech that accompanies bald eagles in most media depictions actually belongs to a red-tailed hawk.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

The far wall, like her far wall, sloped to make the roof outside, and inside a perfect angle for his hawk eye stickers.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers