hooking

Example Sentences

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The two registered almost immediately as domestic partners despite fighting constantly, the court heard, and during one of their breakups Melissa started hooking up with Jesus, a man with whom she became pregnant.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

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

Around the tents, workers are busy renovating the unsanitary restrooms, installing showers and connecting them to the water supply, and hooking up electricity.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Later came Jack and Ozzy’s father and son fishing trip, highlighted by dad hooking a bird.

From Salon • Jul. 24, 2025

They’d tried hooking arms and walking three abreast, but when the crosswind gusted, it blew them into one another and their legs got tangled.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith