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Hawks

[ hawks ]

noun

  1. Howard (Winchester), 1896–1977, U.S. film director.


Hawks

/ hɔːks /

noun

  1. HawksHoward (Winchester)18961977MUSFILMS AND TV: director Howard ( Winchester ). 1896–1977, US film director. His films include Sergeant York (1941) and The Big Sleep (1946)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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In a statement released on Wednesday morning, South Africa's elite police unit, known as the Hawks, said that Sullivan had been rescued following "verified intelligence wherein a coordinated team… moved swiftly to the identified location".

From BBC

Hawks spokesperson Avele Fumba said that as the officers approached the house, the suspects attempted to flee inside a vehicle, while opening fire.

From BBC

While initial reports stated that no ransom request had been made, his kidnappers later made a demand, prompting the Hawks' intervention.

From BBC

She discussed how he would get a kick out of feeding baby chickens and mice into a blender to feed his hawks.

From Salon

Capt Beetge told the BBC the case had been handed to South Africa's elite police unit, known as the Hawks, which investigates serious organised and commercial crimes and high-level corruption.

From BBC

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