hooked
Example Sentences
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Another hooked his family to an AI setup to revamp everyone’s diet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Ospina is a onetime history teacher turned librarian, who is on a mission to increase library use and ramp up reading — and has earned several district awards for getting students hooked on books.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
They allege that multiple features were designed to keep minors hooked, particularly infinite scrolling, excessive notifications and "like" counts.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Will people start wearing N95 masks indoors, or have breathing apparatuses hooked up to their chests like fighter pilots?
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Her hooked beak turns down, like she’s taking some thinking time, too.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
