hook
Example Sentences
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The song’s hook is a rhythm-guitar riff that expresses barely contained control.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
But because they did that, it gave the judge a hook to say, We’re not going to be a party to it.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
One important catch: Keep in mind that the primary cardholder is on the hook for any purchases an authorized user makes.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Playing by a well-worn Silicon Valley playbook, AI companies charged rock-bottom prices to hook customers after ChatGPT burst onto the scene.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Carefully I lift the wooden frame from its hook.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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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