hook in
Example Sentences
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Lopes worked his way back with effective leg kicks before landing a heavy right hook in the third round that left Volkanovski rattled.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
It was far from a technical showcase at Derby Vaillant Live arena, with frequent grappling and clinching, but the contest sparked into life when TKV rocked Clarke with a heavy left hook in the 11th.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025
A Timea Gardiner three-pointer sparked a 10-2 run that also included five points from Betts on a jump hook in which she was fouled, and a midrange jumper.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025
The team called the new animal Uncus, which means "hook" in Latin, noting in the paper its similarities to modern-day nematodes.
From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024
She stared up at the ceiling, stared at the big black hook in the middle of the room.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
