hook

Example Sentences

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The total amount that the bill could put state taxpayers on the hook remains an unanswered question.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But they are not off the hook yet, as they will be defendants in several upcoming bellwether trials.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He wants to see proof that the DOJ was given inaccurate information by ICE before he lets its lawyers off the hook.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

TikTok and Snap settled the first case but are on the hook for the others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

His hands hook as he took out some wisps of shredded birch bark, and he kept dropping his flint and missing his strike-fire.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver