Hawks

[hawks]

noun

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

Hawks

/ hɔːks /

noun

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

Example Sentences

Security hawks warn that the deals could backfire given the U.A.E.’s close ties to China and worry about offshoring critical infrastructure.

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The decision earned a rebuke from GOP hawks in Congress who support the President and aren’t known for picking futile showdowns.

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The Atlanta Hawks, playing without star guard Trae Young due to a right knee sprain, improved to 3-3 by beating winless host Indiana 128-108.

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Back on the island, Brightbill had practiced flying like hawks and owls and sparrows and vultures.

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Also this week: More from Karina Longworth’s “You Must Remember This” series with Hawks, Preminger, Cukor and more, Australian ’80s discovery ‘Going Down’ and first reports from Cannes.

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