as in hawks
one who urges or attempts to cause a war
war hawks in the cabinet who urged the President to respond to the threat with armed force
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hawks
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Republicans are using the conferences and additional press calls to show that their party is united, having centrist lawmakers speak one day and then more conservative fiscal hawks the next.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025 -
The County of San Diego Parks and Recreation’s annual celebration of local birds of prey, including hawks, owls and falcons, Guests can meet ambassador birds up close and learn about their unique behaviors.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
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