hog

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Geological Survey External link flags thermoelectric power as the biggest water hog.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

China is the world’s largest soybean importer, relying heavily on imports to feed its massive hog and poultry industries.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

They now have 40 volunteer "hog ambulance drivers" who can collect an animal in need from anywhere in Fife, Edinburgh, the Lothians and as far as the Borders.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Funds run by those firms get a debt security backed by the hog, and Harley gets to make another loan to the next customer quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

He told a tale about how one old range hog had caught him when he was a baby and his folks got there just barely in time to save him.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson