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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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Nobody has made more Finals Day appearances than the Hawks, but across those 12 appearances they have lost nine of their 17 matches and this is now back-to-back defeats in the final.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 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

Last year, the UK government's Strategic Defence Review recommended the Hawks should be replaced by a "cost-effective, advanced trainer jet".

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

“Look, Roy, I’ve got to take you in. The new hearse knocked out a bearing. You’ll have to work late to get it ready for Mrs. Hawks at eleven tomorrow.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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