hook
Example Sentences
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Customers were on the hook for much of those overruns, and they were not good for investors either.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
If the deal falls through due to antitrust issues, SpaceX is on the hook for a $4 billion termination fee, according to a regulatory filing.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
The guitar hook of Horslips' song Dearg Doom was a crucial element in the Republic of Ireland's anthem, which featured the production skills of U2 drummer Larry Mullen Junior.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
Before world lightweight boxing champion Vasiliy Lomachenko returned from shoulder surgery to defend his title in 2019, ElAttrache counseled him against using his left hook because he wasn’t mentally ready to do so.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
I reached for the first potato and the knife that swung on its hook and began to cut.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
Vocabulary lists containing hook
Academic and Literary Vocabulary, Unit 2
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Academic Vocabulary and Literary Terms, Unit 2
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Extended Writing Project, Unit 1
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