hook

Example Sentences

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Dubois set up a knockdown with a sharp double jab followed by a left hook, sending Harper to the canvas.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The plaintiff was awarded $6 million in damages, with Meta responsible for 70% of that amount and Google’s YouTube on the hook for the remainder.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

He wants to see proof that the DOJ was given inaccurate information by ICE before he lets its lawyers off the hook.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

TikTok and Snap settled the first case but are on the hook for the others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

He began to drive the iron back and forth, the electric cord rasping against the hook it was strung through near the ceiling.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu