hooking

Example Sentences

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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

The score came seven seconds after Finland’s Susanna Tapani was sent off for hooking.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Her wife was her No. 1, and they would not be dating or hooking up with dates together.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2025

Jamie Smith fell into a bouncer trap two balls after hooking a six, in the over before the second new-ball was due, while Brook was also bounced out.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

He had one great horn set for hooking, while the other hung down past his jaw like a tallow candle that had drooped in the heat.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson