hunker
Example Sentences
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“Get to him discreetly. Hunker down. And then fly right back and go to set. Just rinse and repeat, constantly.”
From Washington Post • Dec. 8, 2022
Hunker down with a bowl of this flavorful and uber-easy soup recipe that will keep you satisfied on those single-degree days.
From Salon • Dec. 31, 2021
“Just go back home. Don’t worry about it. Hunker down.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 2017
Mr. Hunker was an adviser to Cliffs in its battle with Casablanca.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2015
Making an excuse to the rest of the party, Frank and Greg walked into the village, found Bill Hunker, the constable, and told him precisely what had taken place.
From Frank Merriwell's Son A Chip Off the Old Block by Standish, Burt L.
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