hooking

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But Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was called for hooking Byfield from behind on the play, setting up a penalty shot.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Around the tents, workers are busy renovating the unsanitary restrooms, installing showers and connecting them to the water supply, and hooking up electricity.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The score came seven seconds after Finland’s Susanna Tapani was sent off for hooking.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Atkinson resumed the normal service of England batters gifting away their wicket, falling for the bouncer plan by hooking Doggett to mid-wicket.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

Mark bent down, grabbing Darnell by hooking his elbows under the boy’s arms.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner