hawk

Example Sentences

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Unbelievable as it sounds, Turgidson was based on a real-life war hawk.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

But he quickly built a reputation as the ECB’s arch hawk, often preferring higher interest rates than many of his colleagues on the governing council.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Social media is the key driver of content created by most businesses, which may set up small booth-like stages where influencers can hawk hot products while offering discounts to people watching them perform.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

In fact, any birder will tell you that the sky-rending screech that accompanies bald eagles in most media depictions actually belongs to a red-tailed hawk.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

The hawk screeched, and the raven clacked an impatient beak at it.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack