hooking

Example Sentences

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The two registered almost immediately as domestic partners despite fighting constantly, the court heard, and during one of their breakups Melissa started hooking up with Jesus, a man with whom she became pregnant.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Jurors will return to court here on Thursday to continue deliberations in a civil trial accusing Meta and YouTube of harmfully hooking young internet users.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Her wife was her No. 1, and they would not be dating or hooking up with dates together.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2025

And it was Ronaldo who emerged a winner in more ways than one after netting the 938th goal of his career, hooking in Mendes' deflected cross from close range.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

Slowly, with huge effort, he pulled himself up, his fingers hooking into the material.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz