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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

"Getting the hookup, being proud of the food you bring in and giving meatballs to people. That's our people, and I'm happy with it."

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2024

She appeared via video hookup wearing a dark protective vest.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 8, 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