hawk
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“There’s a cost to saying, ‘I’m an inflation hawk.’
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
From his aerie, Phil Weiser has a sweeping view of the city skyline, the gold-domed Capitol and, occasionally, a red hawk on the wing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
The hummingbird hawk moth, known for its furry grey body, orange hindwings and long proboscis, migrates to the UK from southern Europe and north Africa in the summer months.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
At the Mubarakiyah market, Iranian vendors hawk sweets, including delicacies infused with saffron and tahini-based treats, drawing a steady stream of customers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
One day, Roz was standing in the pasture, admiring a hawk as he soared through the sky, when the cows began grazing around her.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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