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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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They returned to Finals Day last year for the first time in nine years only to lose to Hampshire in the semi-final, with Lynn scoring an unbeaten 108 for the Hawks.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

Another season of so near, but so far, for the Hawks and skipper Vince, who is now 35.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 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

Hawks, like other locals, was in the high-ceilinged chamber to support the inspector general.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026

The weather didn’t stop director Howard Hawks from getting the cameras rolling on Battle Cry.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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