hooking

Example Sentences

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But Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was called for hooking Byfield from behind on the play, setting up a penalty shot.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Jurors will return to court here on Thursday to continue deliberations in a civil trial accusing Meta and YouTube of harmfully hooking young internet users.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Wearing a blue England helmet without a visor or grille, he was at his happiest pulling, hooking or cutting the quicks.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

His next two were inner-half fastballs to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., with the Blue Jays star taking the first for a strike before hooking the second inside the left-field foul pole.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

"Built it myself," Jerome said proudly, hooking his thumbs into the front of his jeans.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos