Hawks

American

[hawks] / hɔks /

noun

Howard (Winchester), 1896–1977, U.S. film director.

Hawks British

/ hɔːks /

noun

Howard ( Winchester ). 1896–1977, US film director. His films include Sergeant York (1941) and The Big Sleep (1946)

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With 10 domestic T20 trophies between them, Northants Steelbacks, reigning champions Somerset, Hampshire Hawks and Notts Outlaws are no strangers to 20-over cricket's showpiece event.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Should they make it past Somerset they will potentially have an eye on avenging last year's semi-final defeat by Hampshire Hawks in the showpiece at 18:45.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

He averaged 12.2 points and 5.6 rebounds and shot 33.3% from three-point range last season while playing for the Warriors and Atlanta Hawks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

Kennard was an unrestricted free agent after he was traded to the Lakers last February from the Atlanta Hawks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

Hawks were natural predators of lizards, but no one ate anyone anymore.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness

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