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Hawks

American  
[hawks] / hɔks /

noun

  1. Howard (Winchester), 1896–1977, U.S. film director.


Hawks British  
/ hɔːks /

noun

  1. Howard ( Winchester ). 1896–1977, US film director. His films include Sergeant York (1941) and The Big Sleep (1946)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Shantae Amankwaah, who is part of the same Bristol Hawks gymnastics club where Fragapane began her career, said it is "surreal" to be heading to the same competition.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

With 10 domestic T20 trophies between them, Northants Steelbacks, reigning champions Somerset, Hampshire Hawks and Notts Outlaws are no strangers to 20-over cricket's showpiece event.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

He averaged 12.2 points and 5.6 rebounds and shot 33.3% from three-point range last season while playing for the Warriors and Atlanta Hawks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Kennard was an unrestricted free agent after he was traded to the Lakers last February from the Atlanta Hawks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Hawks and owls have been found in convulsions — great horned owls, screech owls, red-shouldered hawks, sparrow hawks, marsh hawks.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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