sinker

Example Sentences

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Opposing batters knew that almost everything Soriano threw would be down in the zone, whether it was a sinker, splitter or curveball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

These rulings have adopted Scalia’s historical account hook, line, and sinker.

From Slate • Dec. 4, 2025

I am a believer that you should not take the sentiment data hook, line, and sinker because we know that what a consumer says and what they do can sometimes be different things.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

But he had one of the best ground-ball rates in the sport thanks to a sinker he used more than ever before in his career.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2025

He fell for every gag, hook, line, and sinker, more than a Luke Simard or a Hugh Winkleman ever would.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman