hookup

Example Sentences

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The hedge-born man conceived in a hookup under the hawthorn bushes in 17th-century Britain was the direct linguistic ancestor of today’s naked short-sellers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

If “Heated Rivalry” is a fairy tale for fulfilling relationships in an era of hookup culture, as some sex therapists have claimed, then Hollander is the princess that queer women can relate to.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

A new Starlink satellite hookup assures communication with the outside world.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

He wrote that the group has done other research, in addition to the analysis of dating and hookup apps.

From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2023

He told them they probably wouldn’t be able to get a telephone hookup for at least a year, since he just got his after requesting it forever.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye