hooked

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, the government had released photos of him hooked up to a ventilator and visibly emaciated, after acknowledging that his situation was "critical."

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Some administration officials worry China’s advantage in such models will get other countries hooked on the technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

If you've been hooked on the latest series of Race Across the World, you've probably got a favourite pair of contestants.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Financial products have been increasingly adding gamelike features that create competition or instant gratification to keep users hooked — and the latest example is a prepaid debit card with a “buy-now-pay-maybe” feature.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

He had thought he might have something wrong with his heart, and had spent half a day hooked up to an EKG machine.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis