hook

Example Sentences

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Still, as long as it’s not ringing off the hook, Luna is enjoying picking up the phone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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

That it was banned in numerous countries only became part of its hook.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

But they are not off the hook yet, as they will be defendants in several upcoming bellwether trials.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

What Charlie’d found on the hook discouraged us somewhat.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck