Hooks
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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I gave him bell hooks’ “All About Love,” which emphasizes the necessity for honesty in all partnerships.
From Los Angeles Times
The urge to run was like one of those big hooks that came out in cartoons to yank people offstage.
From Literature
A dreamy conflation of 1970s soft rock and 80s new wave hooks, it was heralded by the smash hit As It Was, and was showered with awards.
From BBC
I could tell that Aunt Kitty’s well of patience was not particularly deep, so I quickly began fastening the tiny front hooks before she could start yanking and tying the back laces.
From Literature
He landed several heavy left hooks to close the fourth round.
From BBC
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