hookup

Example Sentences

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The hedge-born man conceived in a hookup under the hawthorn bushes in 17th-century Britain was the direct linguistic ancestor of today’s naked short-sellers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

If “Heated Rivalry” is a fairy tale for fulfilling relationships in an era of hookup culture, as some sex therapists have claimed, then Hollander is the princess that queer women can relate to.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

Meanwhile, sound designer Johnnie Burn, also recently of “Nope” and “Poor Things,” is on video hookup all day from Brighton, sharing ideas, trying out remixes on the fly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

He wrote that the group has done other research, in addition to the analysis of dating and hookup apps.

From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2023

He told them they probably wouldn’t be able to get a telephone hookup for at least a year, since he just got his after requesting it forever.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye