hook
Example Sentences
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The South Korean was hooked moments later, looking frustrated to be hauled off with just minutes remaining despite the hearty applause.
From Barron's
Warrington responded with a sharp right hook and straight right in the second.
From BBC
In boxing, the story of the "working-class hero" - the athlete who still clocks in for a nine-to-five - is a great marketing hook.
From BBC
Then, a few days in, we become hooked.
From BBC
Instead of bait, lines and hooks, they are allowed to use only lures—anything from a coffee mug to a Jell-O mold—and pitchfork-like spears.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.