newshawk
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of newshawk
Example Sentences
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To the newshawk who popped that indelicate question three weeks ago, Franklin Roosevelt replied: Better consult an astrologer.
From Time Magazine Archive
When a newshawk reminded him that Mr. Sloan had offered to go to Washing ton if the President himself requested it, Franklin Roosevelt snapped: "A representative of the President did ask him to come down."
From Time Magazine Archive
It begins when Wick Snell, a laconic newshawk, leaves his job to become a press agent.
From Time Magazine Archive
Although supposedly off-the-record, one newshawk printed it, and by so doing made two more last-ditch enemies for the bill, both of whom last week spoke up.
From Time Magazine Archive
This should have satisfied any newshawk, but Bundy's nose still itched.
From The Galaxy Primes by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)
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