Hawke

[ hawk ]

/ hɔk /

noun

Robert (James Lee),born 1929, Australian political leader: prime minister 1983–91.

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Examples from the Web for hawke

Hawke, ever the charmer, kicks things off with a compliment: I really like you guys.
Coffee Talk with Ethan Hawke: On ‘Boyhood,’ Jennifer Lawrence, and Bill Clinton’s Urinal Exchange|Marlow Stern|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Somewhere early on in the scene where we go camping together, the young man that Ellar is now was born,” says Hawke.
The Making of ‘Boyhood’: Richard Linklater’s 12-Year Journey to Create An American Masterpiece|Marlow Stern|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“People always talk like we shot a bit of it once a year, but it was all random,” adds Hawke.
The Making of ‘Boyhood’: Richard Linklater’s 12-Year Journey to Create An American Masterpiece|Marlow Stern|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hawke may be best known for movies, including Before Midnight which opened this summer to rave reviews.
Ethan Hawke On His Murderous, Seductive Turn as Macbeth|Janice Kaplan|November 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Hawke considers it sort of like listening to your own voice on the answering machine—for two hours straight.
Hawke Gets Gory|Jacob Bernstein|January 8, 2010|DAILY BEAST
And as Hawke rode up to the front door he was suddenly reminded of his imperiled interests.
A Fascinating Traitor|Richard Henry Savage
Hugh Johnstone chuckled, "Evidently Hawke knows nothing," as the two old friends drove away in splendid state.
A Fascinating Traitor|Richard Henry Savage
Passing on, they found that the coast was bolder along the province of Hawke Bay.
Maori and Settler|G. A. Henty
Captain Crawford called the boys over and introduced the stranger, a tall, trim-built young man, as Mr. Hawke.
The Boy Scouts of the Air in Indian Land|Gordon Stuart
A charming smile rewarded the gallant youth, while Major Hawke turned with interest to the renewal of the interrupted narrative.
A Fascinating Traitor|Richard Henry Savage

British Dictionary definitions for hawke

Hawke

/ (hɔːk) /

noun

Edward, 1st Baron. 1705–81, British admiral. He destroyed the French fleet in Quiberon Bay (1759), preventing a French invasion of England

Robert (James Lee), known as Bob. Born 1929, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1983–91)

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