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Hawkes

American  
[hawks] / hɔks /

noun

  1. John, 1925–1998, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.


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Film TikToker Cerys Hawkes has posted about "how to avoid annoying cinema-goers".

From BBC Apr. 24, 2026

An airline or tour operator could only raise the price post-sale if they had a specific caveat written into the terms and conditions, says independent consumer commentator Jane Hawkes.

From BBC Apr. 23, 2026

Naturalist and photographer Will Hawkes, from the Ceiriog valley south of Llangollen, sees things differently.

From BBC Mar. 26, 2026

Mr. Hawkes remarks that contributing to the book was “like group therapy,” with the members working out their issues with each other—and with Ocasek—in conversations with the author.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 23, 2025

Mr Wormwood followed her to the front-door and said, "Good of you to come, Miss Hawkes, or is it Miss Harris?"

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

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