hogged
Example Sentences
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Maryland is not exactly known for its wines—Virginia has hogged the spotlight in the region for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
While the headlines for markets are currently hogged by events in the Middle East, over the longer term AI-induced inflation might prove to be the more critical share-price driver.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 2026
Abroad, successive Iranian presidents have often hogged the limelight.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
Mendis was on 92 heading into the final over, but the strike stayed away from him as Dunith Wellalage hogged the limelight.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
Theo, with whom I have never had a conversation about matters more pressing than which of our fellow boarders hogged all the hot water.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
