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[haw-kish] / ˈhɔ kɪʃ /










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The drone attack is also likely to harden the stance of the UAE, which has grown increasingly hawkish since the war began.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

With inflation still gaining speed, Ayers expects the hawkish wing of the Fed’s policy committee to advocate for an extended pause in interest rates—even if Warsh likely prefers to lower rates over time.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Since the conflict in Iran started, bond markets have anticipated more hawkish central banks globally, but the JPMorgan report posits that Iran is fading as a driver of interest rates.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The Bank of Korea, which kept rates on hold since May 2025, is now shifting toward a more hawkish stance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

He saw one bleak hawkish grinning face; hurriedly he mentioned Longstreet’s name.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara




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