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

The plaintiff was awarded $6 million in damages, with Meta responsible for 70% of that amount and Google’s YouTube on the hook for the remainder.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The US is now on the hook to return more than half the $260bn it had collected.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Lenders would have a strong incentive to use the credit report that is most flattering to the borrower since they aren’t on the hook if a loan defaults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

I stopped the sled and set the hook once more.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen