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
Taylor Swift gets a public thank-you note from George Michael’s estate after using his ‘Father Figure’ hook in her ‘Life of a Showgirl’ song of the same name.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025
Wilder - who recently split from long-time trainer Malik Scott - floored Herndon with a sharp counter left hook in the second round, a reminder that his timing and instincts remain dangerous.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 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
He pivoted on his left foot, and threw the hook in a smooth, short arc.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
