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[haw-kish] / ˈhɔ kɪʃ /










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South Korea's dovish President Lee Jae Myung has reversed the stance of his hawkish predecessor since taking power in June 2025, offering Pyongyang talks without preconditions.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

But von Ahlen believes that scenario is too hawkish.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

The precious metal continues to be pressured by a hawkish monetary policy backdrop ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision, says Critical Metals’ Tony Sage in commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

The precious metal continues to be pressured by a hawkish monetary policy backdrop ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision, said Critical Metals.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

They were all dressed in formals, raw silks in black and gray, and their faces had the same cold, hawkish look.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld




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