hooked

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The United States had called for Rivera's release after the government published photos of the visibly emaciated detainee hooked up to a ventilator.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“You can’t see everything. There’s so much.... You start meeting the people, you get hooked on the people.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

What also keeps traders hooked is Hyperliquid’s sleek, user-friendly interface, its wide selection of tradable assets and a strong sense of community that binds its user base together.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

If you've been hooked on the latest series of Race Across the World, you've probably got a favourite pair of contestants.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Anya hooked her hands under his shoulder and tugged him, trying to prompt him to sit up.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack