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Hawkes

American  
[hawks] / hɔks /

noun

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


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"When the tide comes in, we're going to have to move really quickly to bring these whales together, then move them out to deeper waters," said Louisa Hawkes from Project Jonah.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

By early 1972 the pair were working into the music scene in Boston, where they eventually met the keyboardist Greg Hawkes and the guitarist Elliot Easton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

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

Ms Hawkes recommends documenting the luggage dimensions an airline provides on its website just in case you have followed them but get to the airport and discover your bag does not fit.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 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