Hawkes

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/ hɔks /

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noun

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

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How to use Hawkes in a sentence

The founder of Kline Hawkes was an investor named Frank Kline, who told ProPublica that no person named Hawkes was ever involved with the firm.
Investors Extracted $400 Million From a Hospital Chain That Sometimes Couldn’t Pay for Medical Supplies or Gas for Ambulances|by Peter Elkind with Doris Burke|September 30, 2020|ProPublica
She plays the kidnapped wife of an embezzler opposite Tim Robbins, John Hawkes, and Isla Fisher.
Jennifer Aniston’s New Movie Sucks. What’s She Doing Wrong?|Kevin Fallon|August 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Best Male Lead prize went to John Hawkes (The Sessions), who was snubbed for the Oscar nomination.
The Independent Spirit Awards Give the F Word to the Oscars|Ramin Setoodeh|February 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In The Sessions, John Hawkes delivers his best performance yet as a virgin with polio.
In Hollywood, Where Are the Best Actress Oscar Nominees?|Ramin Setoodeh|November 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST

In The Sessions, opening Friday, Hawkes has finally emerged as not only a bona fide leading man, but a charming, romantic lead.
John Hawkes’s Award-Worthy Turn in ‘The Sessions’ and His Wild Ride to Stardom|Marlow Stern|October 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The show, which ran from 2004 to 2006, showcased a different side of Hawkes—a tender, gentler side.
John Hawkes’s Award-Worthy Turn in ‘The Sessions’ and His Wild Ride to Stardom|Marlow Stern|October 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
He had been invited to paint the portrait of Robert Hawkes, an ex-mayor of Norwich, for a fee of a hundred guineas.
The Life of George Borrow|Herbert Jenkins
"Here's one, Sampson," said Hawkes, offering one of the square-bladed jackknives used in the navy.
The Wreck of the Titan|Morgan Robertson
Soon the dripping garments fell away, and Sampson rubbed himself dry with a towel, while Hawkes sleepily turned in.
The Wreck of the Titan|Morgan Robertson
Samuel Hawkes for cursing, lying and stealing received the same sentence.
Curious Punishments of Bygone Days|Alice Morse Earle
The Bornean had had some experience as a taxidermist, and Dr. Hawkes declared that he had done his work well.
Four Young Explorers|Oliver Optic