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Hawks

American

[hawks] / hɔks /

noun

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

Hawks British

/ hɔːks /

noun

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

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The Hawks wrote in a statement on Monday that it was disappointed with the NBA’s decision but would respect it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

The Hawks announced its “Magic City Monday” promotion last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

A collaborative hoodie will be available for purchase, and some of the club’s well-known wings will be served — including the lemon-pepper wings named after former Hawks player Lou Williams.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Congolese forward Jonathan Kuminga scored 27 points on his debut for the Atlanta Hawks in a 119-98 win over the Washington Wizards.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 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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