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Hawkeye

American  
[hawk-ahy] / ˈhɔkˌaɪ /

noun

plural

Hawkeyes
  1. a native or inhabitant of Iowa (used as a nickname).


Example Sentences

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From there, the 20 Rafale fighter jets on board, along with two Hawkeye radar aircraft, will contribute to securing the airspace.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

The US has been carrying out large-scale strikes on IS targets in Syria, dubbed Operation Hawkeye Strike, since the deaths of the three American on 13 December 2025 in Palmyra, central Syria.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

But Carrier Strike Group 12, with its Super Hornets and Hawkeye aircraft, is a step up in firepower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

The two-time Oscar nominee, known for his roles as William James in “The Hurt Locker” and the arrow-slinging Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will head the nearly 100-year-old parade.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2024

He unzips the backpack and flips it over, letting some Black Panther and Hawkeye comics hit the ground.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera