hood

Example Sentences

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While O’Malley showed Tatum’s team slides detailing the benefits of immediate surgery, the Celtics forward sat slumped with his hood pulled up over his head.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

When last seen, he was wearing a black jacket with a red hood, or red hood lining, and blue jeans.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

“We are seeing some massive unwinds under the hood as popular longs get sold hard while laggards, heavily shorted names, and meme stocks rip,” Mizuho’s O’Regan said in commentary shared with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

In talking with Felema, it became immediately clear that she is super-knowledgeable about everything concerning the hood.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

It was a warm day and he stood in the yard with the hood of his parka thrown back.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell